Text Structure

In this type of writing, the reader will see words/phrases such as because, as a result of, and due to.

• cause & effect

• problem & solution

• chronological order

• compare & contrast

This type of writing considers similarities and differences.

• description

• compare & contrast

• chronological order

• cause & effect

Choose the clue words that indicate chronological order.

• first, next, finally, 8:30, after
• cause, effect, as a result of, because
• problem, solution, promise, struggle
• compare, contrast, similar, different

What is text structure?

• How the author organizes the text
• How the text is written on the paper
• What the text looks like
• Text about building items

The eye is made up of many parts. The white part of the eye is called the sclera, and the colored part is called the iris. The iris comes in many colors, including brown, blue, green, and hazel. The iris is covered by the cornea, which is clear and round.

• cause and effect

• sequence

• description

• compare and contrast

Old maps are alike and different from maps made today. As the world keeps changing, our maps change too. One 4000‐ year‐old map is made of clay in different colors. It has symbols that stand for rivers, mountains and city gates. Another old map from 1866 shows the United States. Hawaii and Alaska are not on it. The map was made before they became states. Long ago, people made maps as they walked. They drew each tiny bend along the path. Now, pictures from space satellites give a clear view of the land and water. Infrared maps from satellites use color to show hills and valleys on Mars. Maps show us where we have been and how far we have come.

• description

• compare and contrast

• cause and effect

• sequence

Identify the text structure: "In order to ______ you must follow several steps. First, ______. Then, ______. Next, ______. Finally, ______."

• Chronological

• Sequence

• Cause & Effect

• Description

Identify the text structure: "The main idea of this passage is ______. One fact or example that supports this main idea is ______. Another fact or example that supports this main point is ______. In addition, ______. Finally, ______ illustrates that (main idea) ______."

• Sequence

• Problem & Solution

• Description

• Chronological

Identify the text structure: "______ and ______ are alike and are different in several ways. First, they are alike because ______, but they are different ______. Secondly, ______ is ______ while ______ is ______. Finally, ______ and ______ are alike because ______. But, they are also different because ______."

• Compare & Contrast

• Problem & Solution

• Description

• Cause & Effect

Identify the text structure: "In order to understand the (effect/result) ______ you must identify the causes. The first cause of (effect/result) ______ is ______. Secondly, ______ was another cause of (effect/result) ______. A third cause of (effect/result) ______ is ______. It is clear that (effect/result) ______ has a number of contributing causes."

• Chronological

• Cause & Effect

• Problem & Solution

• Description