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Identifying text structures

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The writing is set up as steps; first, second, third, etc.

Sequence

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The writing explains how things are the same and different.

Compare/Contrast

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The writing gives the event and then what happened because of the event.

Cause and Effect

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first, second, third, next, finally, before, after, then are signal words for this text structure

Sequence

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but, similarly, however, also, on the other hand are signal words for this text structure

Compare/Contrast

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issue, since, should, therefore, fix are signal words for this text structure.

Problem and Solution

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because, since, if/then, due to, as a result, for this reason, on account of are signal words for this text structure.

Cause and Effect

15

A section of a Marine Biology textbook presenting the similarities and differences of dolphins and sharks.

Compare Contrast

15

The article discusses habitat loss of many creatures living in the Congo Rain Forest and then explores ways to prevent such loss.

Problem and Solution

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Albino tiger are becoming extinct because of illegal hunting.

Cause and Effect

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Jack and Jill ran up the hill to fetch a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown and Jill came tumbling after.

Sequence

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Eating cereal is easy. First, get out your materials. Next, pour your cereal in the bowl, add milk, and enjoy.

Sequence

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Apples and oranges are similar because they are both fruits.

Compare Contrast

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Today it rained. Therefore, the lawn is muddy.

Cause and Effect

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Tara came in first in the election. Samuel came in second, and Eliza came in third.

Sequence

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I forgot to finish my math homework, so I used my homework pass.

Problem and Solution

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