Vocabulary
The author lists one or more causes and the resulting effects
author's purpose
cause and effect
author's perspective
central idea
cause and effect
First, second, next, then, last, before, finally
Sequence
Theme
Author's Purpose
Author's Perspective
Sequence
The author explains how two or more things are alike and how they are different
cause and effect
sequence
compare and contrast
author's claim
compare and contrast
For example. specifically, for instance, in addition
Central idea
Description
Author's Claim
Theme
Description
Adjectives such as size, color, traits, and characteristics are used in this text structure type
description
cause and effect
sequence
point of view
description
Similar, alike, both, different, unlike, on the other hand
Figurative language
Theme
Central idea
Compare and contrast
Compare and contrast
I spilled a glass of milk all over the floor, therefore I used a sponge and paper towels to clean it up.
Figurative language
Theme
Author's Perspective
Problem and solution
Problem and solution
Problem, because of, due to, issue, leads to, as a result
Description
Problem and solution
Central idea
Sequence
Problem and solution
To make my sister's favorite dessert, I must first mix a cup of flour with butter and two eggs. Then, I must add sugar and vanilla.
Problem and solution
Sequence
Theme
Central Idea
Sequence (order of events)
Since, because, due to, if, so, as a result of, then, consequently
cause and effect
theme
author's perspective
figurative language
cause and effect