When using this text structure, the author gives you information in chronological or time order.
cause and effect
compare and contrast
Sequence
When using this text structure, the author explains why something happened or what happened as a result.
Cause and Effect
compare and contrast
sequence
When using this text structure, the author explains how two or more things are similar and different.
Compare and Contrast
sequence
cause and effect
What text structure is this sentence? As a result of the tornado, houses got destroyed, cars were flipped over, and people lost everything.
cause and effect
sequence
compare and contrast
What text structure is this passage? Rising air from the ground first pushes up on the swirling air. The funnel of swirling air begins to suck up more warm air from the ground. Then, the funnel grows longer and stretches toward the ground.
sequence
compare and contrast
cause and effect
What text structure is this passage? While tornadoes involve air circulating clockwise into a funnel that touches down on the ground, hurricanes also involve a similar circular motion. However, in contrast, hurricanes also involve water.
cause and effect
sequence
compare and contrast
I want to write about how tigers and lions have a lot in common. Which text structure should I use?
sequence
cause and effect
compare and contrast
I'm writing a paper about the life of Rosa Parks, from when she was born until her death. What text structure should I use?
sequence
cause and effect
compare and contrast
I'm writing a how-to book for class. I want to teach people the steps to making a paper airplane. Which text structure should I use?
compare and contrast
sequence
cause and effect
I want to write an opinion paper about the consequences of not recycling. I want to explain all the bad things that could happen as a result. What text structure should I use?
sequence
cause and effect
compare and contrast
This text structure might use clue words like DATES and TIMES
sequence
compare and contrast
cause and effect
This text structure might use clue words like: FIRST, NEXT, THEN, LAST
compare and contrast
sequence
cause and effect
This text structure might use clue words like: IF...THEN, AS A RESULT, BECAUSE, CAUSE
compare and contrast
cause and effect
sequence
This text structure might use clue words like: SIMILAR, ALIKE, UNLIKE
compare and contrast
cause and effect
sequence
This text structure might use clue words like: SAME and DIFFERENT
sequence
cause and effect
compare and contrast
How the information in a text is organized is called ________.
Text structure
Text features
Genre
