Heroes: Biography and Text Structures

Which text structure has clue words like "as a result of," "because," "in order to," and "made it possible for"?

• Cause and Effect

• Chronological Order (Sequence)

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• Problem/Solution

Which text structure has clue words like "both," "however," and "and"?

• Cause and Effect

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• Chronological Order (Sequence)

Which text structure has clue words like "first," "next," "last," and "before/after"? Hint: This text structure also has lots of dates, and events happen in sequential order.

• Cause and Effect

• Chronological Order (Sequence)

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Which text structure often has clue words like "the difficulty is," "the answer is," "problem," and "solution"?

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Which text structure would the author of an article titled "Roberto Clemente, A Hero On and Off the Baseball Field" use? Hint: the article covers his life and love of baseball from birth to death.

• Cause and Effect

• Problem/Solution

• Chronological Order (Sequence)

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The author of an article titled "Composer, Writer, and Actor Lin-Manuel Miranda" most likely uses which text structure to organize the information about how and why he wrote the musical Hamilton? Hint: Miranda got inspired while reading a biography about Alexander Hamilton, and as a result he wrote the musical Hamilton. Miranda uses his success with Hamilton to help and support his Puerto Rican community.

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Chronological Order (Sequence)

• Problem/Solution

The author of the article "Mario Molina: Saving the Ozone" most likely uses which text structure to organize the information about solving a problem with air pollution? Hint: "Today, Molina continues to research and experiment. He is now focusing on air quality issues in Mexico City. Already, he has helped solve problems with air pollution. He says there is still a lot to do, but he will keep trying to protect the environment and the people in it."

• Cause and Effect

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The author of the article "Dolores Huerta, Fighting for the Farmers" most likely uses which text structure to show the reader how Huerta has spent her life working for others and what that led to? Hint: "Huerta was a strong believer in the power of nonviolent protest. She continued to lead many strikes and boycotts throughout the 1960s. Huerta's leadership made it possible for workers to form unions."

• Cause and Effect

• Chronological Order (Sequence)

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• Problem/Solution

The author of the article "The Volleyball Star, Cecilia Tait" most likely uses which text structure to organize the information about the two things that inspire her? Hint: the author talks about the two passions Tait has and how they have both played an important part in her life.

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Problem/Solution

• Chronological Order (Sequence)

How are text structures used in a biography?

• They make things shiny.

• They are pretty.

• They organize the information the author is trying to share with us and contribute to the author's purpose.

• They organize some stuff, and they make it better in a lot of ways.