Many people are confused about why our economy went to shambles in 2008. The crisis was actually the result of a combination of many complex factors. First...
Cause & Effect
first, second third, before, on (date), not long after, after that, next, at the same time, finally, then
Sequence
Eating cereal is easy. First, get out your materials. Next, pour your cereal in the bowl, add milk, and enjoy.
Sequence
look for event descriptions followed by event result descriptions when trying to identify...
cause & effect
look for an issue being described and one more answers to that issue when trying to identify....
Problem & Solution
The author lists items or events in chronological order or presents the reader with step-by-step directions
Sequence
The author presents ideas, events, or facts as a ________ and what happens as a result.
Cause & Effect
The athour presents a ________ and explains one or more ________ to that issue.
Problem & Solution
Therefor, so, this led to, as a result, because, if...then
Cause & Effect
Like, unlike, but, in contrast, on the other hand, however, both, also, too, while, as opposed to, yet, rather, same
Compare & Contrast
propose, conclude, an answer for, the reason for
Problem & Solution
Avalanches (when a lot of snow falls from a mountain) may bury people under them. If the people are not found rapidly enough by rescue teams they will die of suffocation...
Cause & Effect
look for a series of events or steps of a process when trying to identify
sequence
The author provides information about the similarities and difference between two or more people, events, ideas, objects, etc.
Compare & Contrast
look for similarities & differences when trying to identify...
Compare & Contrast
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