Text Structure Quiz (purpose and clue words)

The purpose of a Cause and Effect passage is

• to tell what happened and why it happened

• to show similarities and differences between two or more things

• to describe events in the order in which they took place

• to present a dilemma or problem and something that can be done to solve it

• to provide details or characteristics about a topic

The purpose of a Chronological/Sequential Order passage is

• to tell what happened and why it happened

• to show similarities and differences between two or more things

• to describe events in the order in which they took place

• to present a dilemma or problem and something that can be done to solve it

• to provide details or characteristics about a topic

The purpose of a Compare and Contrast passage is

• to tell what happened and why it happened

• to show similarities and differences between two or more things

• to describe events in the order in which they took place

• to present a dilemma or problem and something that can be done to solve it

• to provide details or characteristics about a topic

The purpose of a Description passage is

• to tell what happened and why it happened

• to show similarities and differences between two or more things

• to describe events in the order in which they took place

• to present a dilemma or problem and something that can be done to solve it

• to provide details or characteristics about a topic

The purpose of a Problem and Solution passage is

• to tell what happened and why it happened

• to show similarities and differences between two or more things

• to describe events in the order in which they took place

• to present a dilemma or problem and something that can be done to solve it

• to provide details or characteristics about a topic

Imagine Olivia, Kai, and Nora are on a treasure hunt. They find a mysterious note that says: 'First, go to the old oak tree. Next, turn right and walk until you see a blue bird. Then, follow the bird until it stops. Last, dig under the spot where the bird stopped. If you see the bird before or after a specific time, the treasure will be gone.' These are clue words for which type of text structure?

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

• Chronological/Sequential Order

• Description

Imagine Kai, Abigail, and William are playing a word game. They come across words like 'because', 'if...then...', 'when', 'consequently', and 'as a result'. They need to identify the text structure these clue words belong to. Can you help them out?

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

• Chronological/

  Sequential Order

• Description

Abigail, Mason, and Michael were playing a word game. They found words like problem, solution, resolution, and dilemma. They realized these words are clue words for a certain text structure. Can you guess which one?

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

• Chronological/

  Sequential Order

• Description

Imagine Samuel, Charlotte, and Mason are having a lively debate. They are using words like 'however', 'on the other hand', 'similarly', 'like', 'unlike', and 'differences'. Can you guess which text structure they are using in their discussion?

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

• Chronological/Sequential Order

• Description

Mia, Evelyn, and Priya are playing a fun game of 'Detective'. They come across a mysterious note that reads: 'most importantly, for example, for instance, in fact, and characteristics of...'

They realize these are clue words for a certain text structure. Can you help them figure out which one?

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

• Chronological/

  Sequential Order

• Description