Text Structure
This text structure tells the order of events and often uses words like “first,” “then,” and “finally.”
What is chronology (sequence)?
After helping the lost puppy, Maria showed great kindness to it. What does the whole word "kindness" mean?
What is the quality of being caring?
The vase is fragile, so Mom put it somewhere safe. What does "fragile" mean?
What is "easy to break"?
An article about recycling lists facts about why recycling helps the Earth and shows steps people can take. The author gives information and teaches readers how to help. What is the author’s purpose?
What is to inform?
"Sally sells seashells by the seashore" uses the same beginning sounds in several words. What is this figurative language called?
What is alliteration?
This structure shows why something happened and what happened because of it, using words such as “because,” “so,” or “therefore.”
What is cause and effect?
The old lamp was broken, but Sam said it was still fixable. What does the whole word "fixable" mean?
What is able to be repaired?
Lily ran quickly to catch the bus before it left. What does "quickly" mean?
What is "fast"?
A short piece tells the story of a scientist who solved a problem step by step and ends by encouraging readers to try experiments too. The writer shares facts and wants readers to try something. What is the author’s purpose?
What is to persuade?
"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!" is an exaggerated way to show strong hunger. What is this figurative language called?
What is hyperbole?
This structure presents a problem and then explains one or more ways to fix it; signal words can include “solution,” “solve,” or “resolve.”
What is problem and solution?
The room was full of darkness when the power went out. What does the whole word "darkness" mean?
What is the state of being dim or without light?
The playground was crowded with kids at recess. What does "crowded" mean?
What is "full of people"?
A brochure compares two types of bikes, showing pros and cons of each and suggesting which one is best for different riders. The author gives reasons to help readers choose. What is the author’s purpose?
What is to persuade?
"The wind whispered through the trees" gives the wind human-like actions. What is this figurative language called?
What is personification?
This structure compares how two or more things are alike and different, often using words like “similar,” “both,” “however,” or “unlike.”
What is compare and contrast?
The teacher gave the class a readable book that everyone could enjoy. What does the whole word "readable" mean?
What is easy to understand or enjoyable to read?
Ben walked carefully across the icy sidewalk so he would not slip. What does "carefully" mean?
What is "with care" or "slow and safe"?
A short book tells silly stories about a group of animals who start a band and goes on an imaginative, funny adventure with playful language and jokes. What is the author’s purpose?
What is to entertain?
"Time is a thief that steals our minutes" says time is a thief to show it takes moments away. What is this figurative language called?
What is a metaphor?
This structure gives details about a topic—what it is like, its parts, or its features—using words and examples.
What is description?
After finishing the race, Jenna felt a warm happiness inside. What does the whole word "happiness" mean?
What is a feeling of joy or contentment?
The sky looked gray, so we hurried inside because the storm was impending. What does "impending" mean?
What is "about to happen"?
An informational story describes a problem with litter at the park and then shares several solutions the community used that worked. The writer wants readers to see the problem and learn the fixes. What is the author’s purpose?
What is to inform?
"Her smile was like sunshine" compares a smile to sunshine using "like." What is this figurative language called?
What is a simile?