Informational Text Structure Review

The following words are signals for what type of text structure: first, next, then, after that?

• Compare/Contrast
• Sequence
• Cause/Effect
• Problem & Solution

The following words are signals for what type of text structure: due to, since, as a result, because of, and for this reason?

• Compare/Contrast
• Sequence
• Cause/Effect
• Problem & Solution

The following words are signals for what type of text structure: threat, resolve by, concern, challenge, prevent, and help?

• Compare/Contrast
• Cause/Effect
• Problem & Solution
• Description

What type of text structure describes an issue and at least one way to solve it?

• Chronological

• Compare/Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

The following words are signals for what type of text structure: similarly, alike, unlike, although, and both?

• Compare/Contrast
• Sequence
• Cause/Effect
• Problem & Solution

What type of text structure shows how two or more things are alike and different?

• Chronological/Sequence

• Compare/Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

Which text structure is defined below?

Authors present information about events or steps in a process, in the order in which they take or have taken place.

• Chronological/Sequence

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

What is text structure?

• The beginning, middle and end of a story

• description

• The way the author set up the text so the reader can understand the topic.

• The structure of a building

Which text structure is this paragraph written in?

Save the Tigers

Dr. Miller doesn’t want the tigers to vanish. These majestic beasts are disappearing at an alarming rate. Dr. Miller thinks that we should write to our congress people. If we let them know that we demand the preservation of this species, maybe we can make a difference. Dr. Miller also thinks that we should donate to Save the Tigers. Our donations will help to support and empower those who are fighting the hardest to preserve the tigers. We owe it to future generations to do something.

• Chronological/Sequence

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Description

What text structure is this paragraph written in?

Sunburns can be very painful and are a common issue with folks who like to go to the beach. One way to prevent getting a sunburn is to apply sunscreen regularly throughout the day. Another way to prevent sunburn is to wear long sleeve clothing.

• Cause and Effect

• Description

• Problem and Solution

• Chronological/Sequence