Text Structures
This text structure might have the signal words: answer, because, dilemma, solve, help, trouble
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
An author may use these to draw attention to certain words
Highlighted words or italics
This text structure might have the signal words: effect, as a result, because, consequently
What is Cause & Effect
A website that lists winter diseases and answers from doctors on 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
another name for topics and subtopics at the beginning of a textbook
table of contents
A book that explains how people changed after the Covid epidemic would likely be this text structure.
What is Cause & Effect
Zoe wants to grow tomatoes in her yard so she writes down the steps to plant tomato seeds... is an example of which text structure
Sequence
To see inside the Earth you could look at
diagram
A website that tells about the beauty and layout of the Grand Canyon would likely be this text structure
What is Description
Lynnex 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
If you were looking for a specific topic and did not know on which page to look you would look here
index
This text structure may use words that tell where things are located, what color they are, or how they feel when you touch them.
What is Description
Emily and AJ both get picked up by their parents after school, but Emily usually gets picked up first... is an example of which text structure
Compare and Contrast
3 things that can be used to illustrate an idea given in a paragraph or section of a textbook
map, table or chart