Author's Text Structure

This type of text structure includes something that happened and the reasons why it happened.

• cause and effect

• problem and solution

• description

• fact and opinion

This morning was crazy. My alarm clock was set for PM instead of AM, so I woke up really late. I just threw on some clothes and ran out the door. I rode my bike as fast as I could and thought that I was going to be late for sure, but when I got there everyone was outside and there were firetrucks all lined up in front of school. I guess somebody pulled the fire alarm before class started. It worked out though, because nobody really noticed or minded that I was tardy.

• Sequence/Chronological

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

Choose the correct text structure.

• order and sequence

• problem and solution

• cause and effect

• compare and contrast

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

• tells about events in the order they happened.

• explains something that happened and the reasons why.

• describes a topic and its characteristics.

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

In a text with compare and contrast text structure, the author

• describes a topic an 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.

When an author's purpose is to inform, the text will include mostly ___________.

• opinions

• funny or imaginary details

• characters and a setting

• facts

What is this text structure? First I walked to the bus stop. Next I boarded the bus and sat in the front seat. Finally I relaxed and waited to get to school.

• description

• problem/solution

• cause/effect

• sequence

What is the TEXT STRUCTURE? First, Riley put on his shoes and tied the laces tightly. Then he stretched his calf muscles so they were ready for running. Finally he turned on his music and ran out the door for his mile run.

• problem/solution

• compare/contrast

• cause/effect

• sequence

How is nonfiction text organized?

• plot

• text structure

• context clues

• sequence

Which text structure involves presenting a problem and then offering one or more solutions?

• A) Cause and Effect

• B) Problem and Solution

• C) Sequence

• D) Description