Text Structure

Lightning and thunder are related events. Lightning is a sudden, violent flash of electricity that occurs between a cloud and the ground or between two clouds in the sky...then Thunder is heard.

Penguins are very unique birds. They are the only bird that lives on Antarctica. They have special feathers that keep them warm in very cold water. They tuck their eggs onto their feet to keep them from freezing.

Which text structure does the author explain how two or more things are alike and how they are different

I was late to school this morning because my bus was stuck in traffic.

same as, similar, alike, as well as, also, both, instead of, on the other hand, different from, and as opposed to

so, because, since, therefore, if/then, this led to, as a result, a reason why, may be due to, consequently, for this reason

tell what happened and why made it happen

A hurricane is a large storm with heavy winds and rain that begins in the ocean and builds up strength as it moves across the water. A tornado is a storm that develops on land, with no warning, and moves in a circular motion with heavy...

in fact, such as, for example

problem is, question is, puzzle is, to solve this, and one answer is

similarly • although • also/likewise • in contrast/comparison • different • either/or • in the same

When a river receives a lot of extra water it may flood.You can prepare for flooding by filling many containers with fresh clean drinking water. You can also use sandbags to protect your house and to soak up the water.

Which text structure does the author list the items or events in chronological order; how to make or do something

How to make a PB&J: step 1 - gather supplies and ingredients step 2 - spread peanut butter and jelly on the bread with a knife step 3 - put the pieces of bread together

Elephants are the largest land mammals.

first, next, then, before, after, finally, following, dates, and times

Present ideas or events in the order in which they happen