Text Structure - Comprehension

Students who are frequently absent often have lower average grades than those who have good attendance. When they are out of the classroom, students do not get to see a teacher’s lessons. Even if they attend extra help, it’s usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. In addition, frequently absent students often miss tests or other assignments and don’t always make up the work.

Which text structure best matches this passage?

• problem & solution

• order & sequence

• compare & contrast

• cause & effect

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.

Which text structure best matches this passage?

• description

• compare & contrast

• order & sequence

• problem & solution

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes.

Which text structure best matches this passage?

• description

• compare & contrast

• order & sequence

• problem & solution

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CCSS.RI.3.9

The school hallway carried the smell of wax, varnish, and cleaning supplies. Bright, yellow light glared into the hall through the freshly cleaned windows. This highlighted the deep scrapes in the lockers, the chips in the wall tiles, and the spider webs hanging in the corner.

Which text structure best matches this passage?

• description

• compare & contrast

• order & sequence

• problem & solution

The sun shone bright yellow in a cloudless blue sky. A faint haze rose from the glistening pavement, suggesting steam rising off a hot surface.

Which text structure best matches this passage?

• description

• compare & contrast

• order & sequence

• problem & solution

This has been the worse summer in years for acorn production in northeastern forests. While some may think this is not a big deal, in fact it is. If there are fewer acorns, it may result in a decrease in populations of squirrels and field mice. Since these animals are often hosts to insects, including ticks, the ticks will be on the move and more likely to bite humans. As a result, scientists expect to see an increase in the number of cases of Lyme Disease, an infection carried by ticks.

Which text structure best matches this passage?

• problem & solution

• compare & contrast

• cause & effect

• descriptive

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

Before editing your writing, the first step should be to revise. Begin by reading each paragraph separately, and then find the topic sentence for each one. Next, make sure all the sentences relate to that topic sentence. Finally, look at how the paragraphs work together. Make sure there are transitional words between each paragraph so your writing flows together smoothly.

Which text structure best matches this passage?

• order & sequence

• descriptive

• compare & contrast

• problem & solution

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CCSS.RI.3.8

CCSS.W.3.5

Every year, thousands of car accidents occur because of drivers distracted by their phones. Safe drive Corporation developed a product that will disable cell phones inside a car, and many people feel this product will help save lives.

Which text structure best matches this passage?

• description

• compare & contrast

• order & sequence

• problem & solution

Earthquakes - Some countries, such as Japan, or parts of a country, like California in the United States, have a lot of earthquakes. In these places it is a good practice to build houses and other buildings so they will not collapse when there is an earthquake. This is called seismic design or "earthquake-proofing".

Which text structure best matches this passage?

• Description

• Order and Sequence

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

The cardinal and the cedar waxwing are two common birds. Both have crests on their heads. Both are common at bird feeders. But the birds have some differences. The male cardinal is a bright red, while the waxwing is brown. The cedar waxwing often migrates from place to place. On the other hand, the cardinal stays in one place year after year.

Which text structure best matches this passage?

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Description

• Compare and Contrast

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CCSS.RI.3.9