Sequence
What does chronological, or sequential, order show in a text?
The order in which events happened
What does a cause and effect text structure show or explain?
How one event leads to another
What does a descriptive text help readers do?
What does a problem-solution text structure demonstrate?
It explains a problem and how it can be solved/
What does a compare and contrast text structure show?
It shows how two things are similar and different.
Why would an author use chronological order to tell a person's life story?
To show the order in which events occurred in the person's life
Why might an author use a cause and effect structure to write an article about pollution?
To show how pollution affects the world that we live in
Why would an author use a descriptive structure to write a blog post about a visit to the park?
How would a text about homelessness use a problem-solution text structure?
It would explain or describe homelessness then provide possible solutions to the issue.
How would a compare and contrast structure help an author who is writing a travel blog about two cities in the same country?
The author could write about how the two cities are similar and how they are different.
In a text about the water cycle, why might the author use chronological order?
To show the steps of the water cycle, in the order that they happen
Why would an author use a cause and effect structure when writing about a major event, like a war?
To show how one event, or multiple events, can lead to something big happening
How would a descriptive text about housecats help a reader understand them better?
The text would describe their appearance, behavior, and maybe even their environment.
Why might an author use a problem-solution text structure in an article about bullying?
To show how bullying affects children and teens and suggest ways to prevent it
Why would an author use a compare and contrast text structure when writing an article about the about the sales of two brands?
To show how one brand may be better at marketing to their audience.
How do words like "first", "next", and "last" help a reader follow a text that uses sequential order?
They are transition words that show a change from one event to another
How can a cause and effect structure help an author explain a natural disaster, like a hurricane?
To show what happens after a hurricane passes through an area
What is a sensory detail?
A detail that helps readers experience one of the five senses (seeing, hearing, feeling, tasting, smelling)
How can a text about endangered animals use a problem-solution text structure?
It would describe how animals are at risk and what can be done to protect them.
In a text about two different breeds of dog, how does a compare and contrast structure help the reader?
It shows the differences and similarities between the different breeds, like how much hair they shed, or how much food they need.
How would using sequential order help an author explain the events of a historical event, such as the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
It helps the reader understand the sequence of important events leading up to and following the signing, showing how each event lead to the next
If an author wanted to write an article about the impacts of deforestation, how would a cause and effect text structure help them?
It would be able to explain how cutting down trees would lead to damaging the environment
In a text about the Amazon Rainforest, how does description support the central idea?
To help readers experience the scene with their senses, like smelling the rain, hearing animal sounds, or seeing large plants
In a text about water shortages, how does a problem-solution structure support the central idea?
The author would identify the problem of a water shortage, then provide a solution such as saving water or find a new source.
How would a compare and contrast structure help an author write an essay about two historical events, such as the European Renaissance and the Harlem Renaissance?
It helps them to demonstrate how the two events were alike or different in causes and outcomes. European Renaissance mostly focused on art and thought, whereas the Harlem Renaissance centered around music and poetry.