TEXT STRUCTURE

DESCRIPTION

WHAT IT IS

• This type of text structure has details to help picture the a person, place, a thing, or idea

SIGNAL WORDS

• Such as
• For example
• Beside
• Near
• Most important

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

• A set of characteristics that include specific details.

CAUSE AND EFFECT

WHAT IT IS

• Explains why something happened and what happened as a result.

SIGNAL WORDS

• Therefore
• For example
• As a result
• Because

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

• An event described in addition to what happened after.

PROBLEM AND SOLUTION

WHAT IT IS

• Presents a problem and explains how it's solved.

SIGNAL WORDS

• Therefore
• So
• This led to
• As a result of

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

• A problem is presented followed by one or more solutions.

COMPARE AND CONTRAST

WHAT IT IS

• Presents the similarities and differences between two things.

SIGNAL WORDS

• Like/unlike
• But
• On the other hand
• However

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

• The similarities and differences are presented and discussed.

SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

WHAT IT IS

• Describes events in order of which they happened.

SIGNAL WORDS

• First
• Second
• Third
• Date
• Finally

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

• A sequence of events or steps in order.

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