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The writing is set up as a starting date and an ending date. Events happen is order.
Chronological
The writing is set up as steps; first, second, third, etc.
Chronological/Sequence
The writing explains how things are the same and different.
Compare and Contrast
The writing gives the event and then what happened because of the event.
Cause and Effect
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
Apples and oranges are similar because they are both fruits.
Compare and Contrast
Albino tigers are becoming extinct because of illegal hunting.
Cause and Effect
Eating cereal is easy. First, get out your materials. Next, pour your cereal in the bowl, add milk, and enjoy.
Chronological/Sequence
When the Marshall Islands had a drought there was not enough water so Ms. O'Neill had to use ground water from a well to do her laundry and have bottled water be boated in for drinking water.
Problem and Solution
Both Friday and Saturday are great days because they are part of the weekend, but on Friday you still have to spend part of the day at school and on Saturday you can do whatever you want all day long.
Compare and Contrast
How to Make Cookies. First, get your materials. Then, make your dough. Lastly, cook your dough at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.
Chronological/Sequence
Lobster is more expensive than fish sticks.
Compare and Contrast
An article detailing important dates of the American Revolution and the progression of the war from beginning to end.
Chronological/Sequence
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
