Text Structures # 1
This text structure might have the signal words: issue, question, problem, solve
What is Problem and Solution
The sun was hot so my ice cream melted.. would be an example of which text structure
Cause and Effect
The strong wind knocked over the flower pots, causing them to break.
What is Cause and Effect (signal words: Causing)
The dodo bird was hunted to extinction because it wasn't afraid of humans or gunshots
What is Cause and Effect (Signal words: "because of this")
This text structure might have the signal words: effect, as a result, because
What is Cause & Effect
A website about winter diseases and how to prevent them would likely be this text structure
What is Problem & Solution
Aria's mom couldn't bring her to school so Aria decided to walk instead .. is an example of which text structure
Problem and Solution
A porcupine is a mammal with sharp quills covering its body; it uses these quills for protection.
What is Description (Signal words: "is a mammal with", "covering its body")
The Grand Canyon is a massive natural wonder in Arizona known for its colorful rock layers and immense depth.
Description (Signal words: "known for its colorful rock layers")
This text structure might have the signal words: alike, different, in common, unlike
What is Compare & Contrast
A book that lists the events that started World War I would likely be this text structure
What is Cause & Effect
Mapour wants to grow tomatoes in his yard so he writes down the steps to plant tomato seeds... is an example of which text structure
Sequence
Hummingbirds and butterflies both fly and drink nectar from flowers, but hummingbirds are birds while butterflies are insects.
What is Compare and Contrast (Signal words: "both", "while", "are different")
We need to find a way to reduce plastic waste; one solution is to use reusable water bottles instead of disposable ones.
What is Problem and Solution (Signal words: "need to find a way", "one solution is")
This text structure might have the signal words: after, before, finally, first, last
What is Sequence
A website that tells about the beauty of the Grand Canyon would likely be this text structure
What is Description
Lisa writes down every detail of her trip to Florida including the things she saw, smelled, and tasted... is an example of which text structure
Description
First, Jack woke up late, Then he tripped and fell in his room, next he made it to his closet found clothes to wear, and finally made it down stairs to catch the bus to school.
What is Sequence (Signal words: "first", "next", "finally")
Both the Washington Monument and the Leaning Tower took many years to finish, but the purposes of the buildings were different: one honored a founding father, the other was a church bell tower.
What is Compare and Contrast (Signal words: "both", "but", "different")
Aria and AJ both love pizza, but Aria likes pepperoni while AJ prefers cheese... is an example of which text structure
Compare and Contrast
My computer stopped working, so I decided to restart it, which solved the problem.
What is Problem and Solution (Signal words: "stopped working", "solved the problem")
The water pipe burst, which resulted in a flooded basement.
What is Cause and Effect (Signal words: "resulted in")