Text Structure

This type of structure shows how two or more things are alike and different. You may see words such as like, unlike, or different.

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This structure shows events in time order. You may see words such as: first, next, then, or last.

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This type of structure tells about a problem and shows a solution. The reader will find words/phrases such as a problem is, solve, or solution.

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This type of structure tells about something. You may see words such as characteristics are or for example.

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This structure shows why something happened and what happened. The reader will see words/phrases such as because, as a result of, and due to.

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While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes. What type of text structure is this?

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Every year, thousands of car accidents occur because of drivers distracted by their phones. Safe Drive Corporation (SDC) developed a product that will disable cell phones inside a car, and many people feel this solution will help save lives. What type of text structure is this?

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