Name that Structure
This type of text structure tells how two things are the same and different. Hint (Signal Words): Similar, different, same, alike, both, likewise.
What is Compare and Contrast?
"First we went to the zoo. Then we saw the monkeys. Last, we had lunch."
What is Sequence or Chronological Order?
This type of text structure tells things in order they happened. Hint (Signal Words): Before, earlier, eventually, then, recently, soon.
What is Sequence or Chronological Order?
"Dogs like to play fetch. Cats like to nap. Both are great pets."
What is Compare and Contrast?
This type of text structure tells about a problem and solutions are explained. Hint (Signal Words): Problem, issue, reason, resolution, resolved.
What is Problem and Solution?
"We didn't have umbrellas, so we got soaked in the rain!"
What is Cause and Effect?