Text Structure - QUIZ 2

DEVILED EGGS

Pop out (remove) the egg yolks to a small bowl and mash with a fork. Then, add mayonnaise, mustard powder, vinegar, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Afterwards, fill the empty egg white shells with the mixture and sprinkle lightly with paprika. Finally, cover lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to one day before serving.

• Description

• Description/list

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Order/ Sequence/ Chronological

In a text with order/ sequence/ chronological text structure, the author __________.

• describes a topic and its characteristics.

• tells about events in the order they happened.

• explains how things are similar and different.

• describes a problem and then explains how someone solved it.

SPORTS AT ERICSON

There are two popular sports played at Ericson - basketball and volleyball. Both take place inside of the gym at Ericson. Also, each sport has two teams of people. In basketball, however, the ball can be played off of the floor, and in volleyball, the ball cannot touch the floor or it is out of play. Basketball and volleyball are popular sports at Ericson.

• Chronological Order

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Classification

In a text with a cause and effect text structure, the author __________.

• explains something that happened and the reasons why.

• tells about events in the order they happened.

• explains how things are similar and different.

• describes a problem and then explains how someone solved it.

THE LAZY STUDENT

When Tim woke up, he didn’t want to go to school. His mom took him anyway so he went to school, but he didn’t do any work. The days passed and Tim still didn’t do any work. Mr. Morton called Tim’s house, but Tim still wouldn’t do any work. Finally, the report cards came out and Tim failed his classes. Tim was so sad.

• Description

• Comparison/Contrast

• Chronological

• Problem and solution

• Description/List

Which text structure has steps?

• Description

• Compare and Contrast

• Sequential Order

• Problem and solution

• Cause and Effect

Which text structure best describes how this paragraph is written? Have you ever wanted to buy something but didn’t have enough money? As a kid, one way to solve this dilemma is to help your parents. Many times parents will pay children an allowance to complete extra chores. Another possible way to resolve this issue is offering to help your neighbors, rake their yard, help clean, or walk a dog.

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence or Chronological Order

• Classification

Which text structure uses the signal words in the picture?

• Cause and Effect

• Chronological Order

• Compare and Contrast

• Main Idea/Supporting Details

5. Monarch butterflies are some of the most well-known types of butterflies. They have distinctive features, such as bright orange wings with black lines and white spots. Because of their color, they are sometimes called common tiger butterflies. The males are bigger than the females, and they have six legs. They often fly with a slow, sailing motion.

• sequence/ chronological

• description

• problem/solution

• cause/effect

• compare/contrast

Read the short passage and decide what text structure did the author used.

• Order/ Sequence/ Chronological

• Sequential

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast