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English 30 Public

Identifying text structures

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The writing is set up as a starting date and an ending date. Events happen is order.

Chronological

15

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

Sequencial

15

The writing explains how things are the same and different.

Compare/Contrast

15

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

Cause and Effect

15

for example, such as, for instance, in addition, also, and specifically are signal words for which text structure

Description

15

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

Sequencial

15

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

Compare/Contrast

15

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

Problem and Solution

15

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 article detailing important dates of the American Revolution and the progression of the war from beginning to end.

Chronological

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

15

A barn owl typically lives in a barn and eats rodents. This type of owl lays eggs in a large nest and also has the same mate for life.

Description

15

Albino tiger are becoming extinct because of illegal hunting.

Cause and Effect

15

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.

Sequential

15

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

Sequential

15