Text Structure 1
Text Structure 2
Text Structure 3
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First, Mia packed her bag. Next, she ate breakfast. Then, she got on the bus. Finally, she arrived at school.
What is the text structure?
A. Description
B. Cause and effect
C. Chronological/Sequence
 

 C. Chronological/Sequence

200

Ants live in colonies. Each ant has a job, like gathering food or protecting the queen. The tunnels they build are complex and interesting.
What is the text structure?
A. Cause and effect
B. Description
C. Sequence 

 B. Description

200

The author explains how a volcano erupts. First, pressure builds underground. Then, magma pushes upward until it bursts through the surface.
What is the text structure?
A. Cause and effect
B. Description
C. Sequence
 

 C. Sequence

300

Bananas grow in warm, tropical places and are picked while they’re still green. Then they ripen during shipping and arrive at grocery stores ready to eat.
What is the text structure?
A. Cause and effect
B. Description
C. Sequence
 

C. Sequence

300

Earthquakes happen when tectonic plates shift. These shifts cause the ground to shake, which can damage buildings and roads.
What is the text structure?
A. Cause and effect
B. Description
C. Sequence

 A. Cause and effect

300

The rainforest is full of tall trees, colorful birds, loud monkeys, and thick vines. It’s hot and humid, and it rains almost every day.
What is the text structure?
A. Problem and solution
B. Sequence
C. Description 

C. Description

400

This text structure usually has steps to follow.
 
A. Description
B. Sequence/ procedural
C. Cause and effect 

 B.  Sequence/ procedural

400

The author explains how to build a birdhouse using wood, nails, and glue. What signal words will the author use?
 
A. when, because, so
B. triangular shape, big and small nails
C. next, then, after that

C. next, then, after that

400

When people cut down too many trees, animals lose their homes and the air becomes less clean. These are some of the negative effects of deforestation.
What is the text structure?
A. Sequence/ Procedural
B. Cause and effect
C. Description

B. Cause and effect