Internal Text Structures

cause or reason for an event is explained, followed by the effect or result of it

• Cause and Effect

• Sequence

• Compare and Contrast

looks at the similarities and differences between two things

• Process

• Generalization

• Description

events are written in the time order they occur

• Concept Definition

• Timeline

• Problem/Solution

introduces something, then explains what it is

• Concept Definition

• Sequence

• Enumeration/Listing

a general statement that is made to seem true, even if is not

• Description

• Generalization

• Compare/Contrast

information is listed in no particular order

• Cause and Effect

• Process

• Enumeration/Listing

a problem is presented and a solution is given

• Cause and Effect

• Concept/Definition

• Problem/Solution

A topic is explained in a detailed way

• Description

• Problem/Solution

• Process

Step-by-Step Directions

• Cause and Effect

• Problem/Solution

• Process