Text Structure

This type of writing considers similarities and differences.

• description

• compare & contrast

• chronological order

• cause & effect

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2A

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.4.5

CCSS.W.4.2C

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.4.5

CCSS.W.4.3C

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.4.5

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.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

To make a sock monkey, first you will need two clean socks. Next, you will cut them into pieces to make arms, legs, body, and the head. What's the text structure? 

• cause and effect
• compare and contrast
• description
• sequence and order 

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

Logging and destruction of monkeys habitats have caused many monkeys to be put on the endangered species list. What's the text structure? 

• cause and effect
• compare and contrast
• description
• sequence and order 

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

Money has changed over time. First people used to trade or barter when they wanted something. Then, people began using items to act like currency. For example, the ancient Mayans used to use chocolate as money. Next, people created coins to be used as money. This made currency more standard, but it weighed a lot. Later, paper money was used. Today many people pay for things with a credit card. What's the text structure?

• cause and effect
• compare and contrast
• description
• sequence and order 

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

Did you know that not all deserts are

hot? Both hot and cold deserts are very

dry, but unlike hot deserts, cold deserts have long

winters when the temperatures can reach below

freezing. Cold deserts also get a great deal of

snow, which is certainly not true for hot deserts.

• compare and contrast

• problem and solution

• description

• sequence

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.6