Present ideas or events in the order in which they happen
Chronological, Process, or Sequence
What text structure would you use this graphic organizer for?
Compare and Contrast
How authors build a piece of writing.
Text Structure
for example, characteristics, for instance, such as, including, to illustrate
Description
Identify problems and pose solutions
Problem/Solution
The apple is green. It is crunchy and delicious.
Description
I was late to school this morning because my bus was stuck in traffic.
Cause and Effect
Dominos was closed. My brother suggested we order from Pizza Hut instead.
Problem and Solution
Fort Myers and Fort Lauderdale both have airports nearby, but they are on opposite coasts.
Compare and Contrast
First, you put your foot on the break. Then, while your foot is on the break, you put the car into reverse.
Sequence
My dog is a Goldendoodle. He is 25 pounds and he is growing every day.
Description
Provide explanations or reasons for phenomena
Cause and Effect
similarly • although • also/likewise • in contrast/comparison • different • either/or • in the same
Compare and Contrast
In March 2020, school was cancelled because of COVID-19. In September 2020, students continued learning from home. Then in April 2021, students came back to school 4 days a week. Finally, in September 2021, school was back full time.
chronological (time order)
