Text Structure

This text structure describes events as they happened in chronological order.

• Description or List

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Sequence of Events

This text structure is indicated by the words "as a result," "if...then," and "because."

• Description or List

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Sequence of Events

This text structure uses descriptive details to describe a person, place, thing, or idea.

• Description or List

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Sequence of Events

This text structure presents an issue as well as a solution for that issue.

• Description or List

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Sequence of Events

This text structure uses words like "both," "but," and "on the other hand."

• Description or List

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Sequence of Events

The Sequence of Events structure uses words such as...

• "First," "next," "finally"

• "But," "both," "like"

• "For instance," "for example"

• "Since," "because," "if... then"

• "To solve this..."

Which is the problem?

In order to combat the amount of pollution in the ocean, Boyan Slat designed an "Ocean Clean-Up Machine."

• Boyan Slat

• Ocean Clean-Up Machine

• Pollution in the ocean

• Combat

• Designed

Which phrase indicates an effect?

The basenji dog is unable to bark due to its unusually developed vocal chords.

• due to it's

• The basenji dog is unable to bark

• unusually developed vocal chords

• dog

This text structure presents the differences and similarities between two things.

• Description or List

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Sequence of Events

Which text structure is this passage an example of?

The cat was small and orange, commonly referred to as a tabby. It had bright green eyes, and ears that were almost lazily perked. It spent its days lounging in patches of sunlight, licking it's white paws and staring down it's adversaries.

• Description or List

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Sequence of Events