Definitions
Text that discusses
the similarities and
differences between
2 or more subjects
Compare and Contrast
causes, because,
since, as a result,
if/then, due to,
therefore, reason
c&e
Are you playing too many
video games? Get out
there and try something
new! Maybe a sport, a
club, or even a new hobby
could help you walk away
from that system!
prob & sol
How to Beat Your
Favorite Video
Games: A Step by
Step Guide
sequence
Football and soccer
both require a ball to
play. Football players
must wear a helmet,
while soccer players
don’t have to.
comp con
Text that tells
what happened and
why it happened
cause and effect
first,
second, third, next,
steps, after, finally,
instructions
sequence
Video games and apps
have a lot in common, yet,
have many differences.
Both can be used for
entertainment. While apps
sometimes require you to
spend more money, most
video games do not
require that.
comp con
Global Warming:
How YOU Can Help
prob sol
The first game of
baseball was played in
1846. Babe Ruth played in
the 1920’s. The first All
Star game was played in
1935 and the first 5
people inducted into the
Hall of Fame was in 1936.
chronology
Text that provides
information about an
issue and ways to
fix it
problem and solution
solve, dilemma,
problem, solution,
question, answer
prob & sol
The 1st PlayStation was
released in 1995,
followed closely by the
Nintendo 64 in 1996.
After that, PlayStation
2 was released before
the first Xbox.
chronological order
Cat or Dog?
The Similarities and
Differences Between
Two of the Most
Popular Pets
comp con
If you get hurt during a
sports game, there are
several things you can
do. You could keep
playing or you could sit
out. You could also see
the athletic trainer or a
doctor.
prob sol
Text that provides
details of events in
the order in which
they happened
Dates in order
Did you know playing
video games can
cause your eye-hand
coordination to improve? It can also
help when you’re feeling
stressed out!
cause and effect
The Life of Rosa Parks
chronology
If you are playing
baseball and you see
lightning, you should head
indoors. Lightning can be
dangerous and is
attracted to the metal
bats.
cause and effect
Text that uses specific dates to tell the order of events
Chronology
like, both, neither,
on the other hand,
in contrast, same,
different
comp & con
When I play Minecraft the first thing I like to do is check my inventory to make sure I have whatever I will need. After that, I go to my chests grab anything else I may need. Finally, I begin doing whatever I planned, like building, farming, or exploring.
sequence
Healthy Eating
and Why You Should
Be Doing It
cause and effect
When you play soccer, you need to get ready. First, you should put on your socks. Then, you should put on your shin guards. Last you should put on your cleats.
sequence