Signal Words
Graphic Organizer
Definitions
Examples
Text Structure Questions
100
because...as a result...since...may be due to...
What signal words are used in Cause & Effect text structure?
100

bubble map or web

What is the graph organizer for the text structure Description?

100
The author explains a topic, idea, person, place, or thing by listing characteristics, features and examples.
What is Description text sequence?
100
The platypus lives in warm Australia, but the polar bear lives in the cold Arctic regions.
What is Compare & Contrast text structure?
100
What are the most important attributes or characteristics? How is the topic described? What does it look like? What does it do?
What questions fit the Description text sequence?
200
a solution...solve...the problem is...one answer is...
What signal words are used in Problem & Solution text structures?
200

Venn Diagram 

What a graphic organizers for the text structure Compare & Contrast?

200
The author explains how two or more things are alike and/or how they are different.
What is Compare and Contrast?
200
Our community pool was closed this summer due to a crack in the shallow end. Children at the Elementary School have sponsored a mile run to earn money toward the pool repairs.
What is Problem & Solution text structure?
200
What items are being compared? What traits do they have in common? In what ways are these items different?
What questions fit the Compare & Contrast text structure?
300
different...instead of...on the contrary...similar to...alike...however
What signal words are used in the text structure Comparison & Contrast?
300
1._________ 2._________ 3._________ 4._________ 5._________
What organizer could be used for the Sequence text structure?
300

The author explains what happened and why it happened.

What is Cause & Effect text sequence?

300

He forgot to set his alarm, which resulted in him being late for work.

What is Cause and Effect text structure?

300
What happened? Why did it happen? What was the reason for...? What were the results caused by the event? In what ways did the prior events cause the main event?
What questions fit the Cause & Effect text structure?
400
not long after...before...finally...first...then...at the same time...next
What signal words are found in the text structure Chronological / Sequence?
400
A timeline
What Chronological text sequence organizer gives dates and/or events from earliest to latest?
400

The author states an issue and lists one or more possible ways to fix it.

What is Problem & Solution text structure?

400
Here is how a pizza is made. First, make the dough and spread it out in a flat, circular shape. Next, spread delicious tomato sauce on the dough. Then, sprinkle your favorite cheese on top. Finally, add veggies, pepperoni, or other toppings. If you feel adventurous, place anchovies to finish it off. Pop it in the oven. Enjoy your treat!
What is Chronological / Sequence text structure?
400
What are the major events that occurred? What is the beginning event? What are the steps, directions or procedures to follow? What must be done first, second, etc.?
What questions fit the Sequence text structure?
500
also...beside...for instance...does...for example...about...has...in addition...such as...characteristics are...
What signal words are found in the Description text structure?
500

box labeled problem with an arrow to a box labeled solution

What organizer could be used for the Problem / Solution text structure?

500

The author explains things in order of which they happened. 

What is the Chronological / Sequence text structure?

500
A record is a music storage device made of vinyl with grooves in which a needle runs. Usually black, they measure 12" in diameter. Even though it is an obsolete technology, they are still being made and are popular with collectors. The most valuable record in the world is Double Fantasy by Lennon & Ono. It was sold for $525,000.
What is the Description text structure?
500
What is the problem? Who had the problem? What is causing the problem? What is wrong and how can it be taken care of? What solutions are recommended?
What questions fit the Problem & Solution text structure?
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