Which structure is it?
A text that talks about the similarities and differences between two or more people, places, things or ideas.
Compare & Contrast
What is a descriptive text?
A descriptive text is a text that describes a topic with details or characteristics.
List 4 words (or phrases) you would use in a Problem & Solution Text.
Not limited to: problem, solution, if, then, consequently, because of, due to, attempt, try, fixed, as a result, leads to, dilemma
Show/Draw/Illustrate/Describe:
A graphic organizer for a Descriptive text
Bubble map
Descriptive text: Give a topic sentence about ice cream!
*Answers will vary
Ex. Ice cream is considered a treat in many cultures.
A text that describes a topic with details or characteristics.
Descriptive
What is a sequential text?
A sequential text is a text that tells the order of events or the steps of a procedure.
Which words (or phrases) could be used to "level up" the following sequence words: First, Next, Then, Last
Not limited to: In the beginning/Initially, Following that/Second, After that/Another..., Finally/Subsequently/In the end/The final...
Show/Draw/Illustrate/Describe:
A graphic organizer for a Sequential text
Boxes with arrows indicating direction to next event/procedure
Sequential text: Give a topic sentence about ice cream.
*Answers will vary
Ex. These are the steps for how to make an ice cream sundae.
A text that gives information about a problem and explains the possible solutions to the problem.
Problem & Solution
What is a Compare & Contrast text?
A Compare & Contrast text is a text that talks about the similarities and differences between two or more people, places, things or ideas.
List 2 words used to compare and list 2 words to contrast.
Not limited to:
Compare: Both, Similarly, same
Contrast: On the other hand, different, conversely
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A graphic organizer for a Compare & Contrast text
Venn Diagram
Compare & Contrast text: Give a topic sentence about ice cream.
*Answers may vary
Ex. Ice cream and smoothies are foods with similarities and differences.
A text that describes an event (the cause) and the events that follow (the effects).
Cause & Effect
A Cause & Effect text is a text that describes an event (the cause) and the events that follow (the effects).
Characteristics, adjectives, examples and words that create a "mental picture"
Descriptive
Show/Draw/Illustrate/Describe:
A graphic organizer for a Cause & Effect text
Large box or box indicating first/big event (cause) and then arrows pointing to other boxes for effects (linear)
Cause & Effect text: Give a topic sentence about ice cream.
*Answers will vary
Ex. Melting ice cream can have multiple effects on you!
A text that tells the order of events or the steps of a procedure.
Sequential
What is a Problem & Solution text?
A Problem & Solution text is a text that gives information about a problem and explains the possible solutions to the problem.
Connect the three sentences with using a complex connecting words:
I am hungry. I did not eat my breakfast.
It rained outside. The grass is wet.
I do not do my homework. I will get a bad grade.
Not limited to:
because, since
therefore, so
If/then, Since
Show/Draw/Illustrate/Describe:
A graphic organizer for a Problem & Solution text
Box/Line at the top indicating problem and stems/arrows underneath showing possible solutions
Problem & Solution: Give a topic sentence about ice cream.
*Answers will vary
Ex. Eating too much ice cream can be a problem but there are ways you can still keep it in your diet.