Text Structure

This type of writing considers similarities and differences.

• description

• compare & contrast

• chronological order

• cause & effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.8

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RL.3.9

In this type of writing, the reader will see words/phrases such as because, as a result of, and due to.

• cause & effect

• problem & solution

• chronological order

• compare & contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

CCSS.W.3.1C

In this type of writing the reader will find words/phrases such as a problem is, solve,or solution.

• cause & effect

• problem & solution

• chronological order

• compare & contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

This type of writing gives information step-by-step.

• cause & effect

• problem & solution

• chronological order

• compare & contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

CCSS.W.3.3C

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

• description

• compare & contrast

• chronological order

• problem & solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.8

CCSS.RI.3.9

Choose the clue words that indicate chronological order.

• first, next, finally, 8:30, after
• cause, effect, as a result of, because
• problem, solution, promise, struggle
• compare, contrast, similar, different

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

CCSS.W.3.3C

Apples and oranges are both fruits, which means that they have seeds inside of them. Each has a skin, but orange skins are thick and easy to peel. Apple skins are thinner and do not peel easily. Oranges also contain more acid than apples, but both fruits are delicious.

• Problem and solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Chronological order

• Cause and Effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.3.8

How to Make Cookies. First, get your materials. Then, make your dough. Lastly, cook your dough at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.

• Chronological order

• Cause and Effect

• Problem & Solution

• Compare and Contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

CCSS.W.3.3C

The text structure of ______________ is text that tells what happened and why it happened.

• description

• chronological order

• cause & effect

• problem & solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

After trick or treating, Billy stayed up late eating his whole bag of candy. The next day he felt sick and tired.

• chronological order

• description

• cause & effect

• problem & solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.8