Example: I like spicy foods. Mr. Meseke does not.
Compare and contrast
You have a test tomorrow that you aren't ready for, so you decide you better study tonight.
Problem/solution
My sister spilled ice cream on my lap, so my pants were ruined. This is an example of which text structure?
cause and effect
Example: Miss Duncan passes out a paper, so you pick up the paper.
Cause and effect
The cause is you have a test tomorrow. What is the effect?
You study at home tonight.
When I wake up, the first thing I do is feed my cats. Then I eat breakfast. Next, I stress about what to wear and end up changing my mind a million times.
Sequence and order
Ediel developed a cough. As a result his mother gave him some cough medicine.
problem/solution
Name at least three compare and contrast signal words
different, same, as well as, but, however, instead, both, compared with, similar, alike, on the other hand, in contrast
Tornadoes form when cold, dry air is pushed over warm, humid air.
cause and effect
Ricardo didn't show his mom his grades. She looked them up herself.
Cause and effect
Which text structure uses these signal words: AFTER, NEXT, LATER, THEN
sequence & order
Cats have night vision. They can communicate with each other using vocalization and body language. They can also jump several times their height. Which text structure is this?
Description
Which text structure uses these signal words: ISSUE, DILEMMA, FIX
problem & solution
First, place a seed into the dirt. Then it will go through the germination process. The roots will grow and the leaves will come out of the ground. A flower will appear and then the plant is ready for pollination.
sequence and order
Polar bears are mammals. Scientists can extract polar bear DNA from just their footprints. There are as many as 19 subpopulations of polar bears.
generalization/ description
Ricardo's mom wanted to see his grades, but he refused to show her, so she looked them up herself.
problem and solution
Example: Michael sneezes, Miss Duncan says "Bless you"
cause & effect
January, February, March, April, May
sequence and order
What text structure does this represent?
cause and effect
In social studies, you're learning about the Revolutionary War. In ELA, you're learning about text structures.
Compare and contrast
He started panicking as he watched her handing out the quizzes.
Description
Candy is a part of both Halloween and Valentine's Day.
compare/contrast
What would be the solution to this problem: You forgot to bring a pencil.
You borrow one from someone else.
What text structure is this? First, something gives you chills. Then, your brain tells your skin to create goosebumps.
Sequence and order
Name one signal word for problem solution
problem, issue, changes, leads to, solves, fixes
Florida and New York are both states. New York has more snow fall than Florida. What text structure is being demonstrated?
compare and contrast
She could still feel the bee's stinger in her arm.
Description
Example: In ancient times .... in the Middle Ages ... today ...
sequence and order
Jose's sister sneezed on him. Now he is sick. Which text structure is this?
cause and effect
You never pay attention or look at the board, so you get a horrible grade on every assignment.
Cause and effect
NAME ALL FIVE TEXT STRUCTURES!
description, sequence & order, compare & contrast, cause & effect, problem & solution
Hayden wants to bake a cake, but she doesn't have all of the ingredients, so she asks her mom to take her to the store.
problem/solution
Which text structure uses these signal words: AS A RESULT, CONSEQUENTLY, LEADS TO
cause & effect
Which text structure uses these signal words: BOTH, SIMILAR, SHARE, DIFFER
compare and contrast
The wind from a tornado can top 250 miles an hour. Tornadoes can occur all over the planet.
description
Which texture uses these signal words: 5 SENSES, FOR EXAMPLE, FOR INSTANCE
description
Define compare
To find similarities
What is a text structure?
The way that the author organizes information in a nonfiction text
Problem: Text structure is hard. Solution: ?
Pay attention in class, practice, look at your notes, study
A pandemic was sweeping across the globe, so the world went into lockdown mode.
Problem/solution
Define contrast
to find the differences
What is a signal word for sequence and order/chronological order?
first, next, then, later, finally, before, after
What type of text structure does this represent?
Compare and contrast