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Chronological/Sequence of Events
SIGNAL WORDS: First, second, third, next, before, then, after, when, since, finally, previously
Chronological/Sequence of Events
The text is organized in order of how it happened and usually includes dates or times.
Chronological/Sequence of Events
EXAMPLE: A timeline that shows important dates of the American Revolution
Compare and Contrast
SIGNAL WORDS: ALIKE: similar, like, also, both, likewise; DIFFERENT: however, although, but, on the other hand, in contrast, unlike, while.
Compare and Contrast
The text is organized by giving similarities and differences of two or more things.
Compare and Contrast
EXAMPLE: An article showing how whales and sharks are similar and different.
Cause and Effect
SIGNAL WORDS: If/then, because, due to, as a result, therefore, so that, since, consequently
Cause and Effect
The text gives reasons and explanations for events or occurrences. Shows how one event leads to another.
Cause and Effect
EXAMPLE: An article listing the reasons that our climate is changing
Description
SIGNAL WORDS: for example, such as, for instance, to illustrate, is like, including
Description
The text uses imagery and gives many details to help readers create mental pictures.
Description
EXAMPLE: An article that uses many adjectives and details to tell readers about the beautiful island of Maui.
Problem and Solution
SIGNAL WORDS: if/then, problem is, dilemma is, because, so that, question/answer
Problem and Solution
The text presents a dilemma and explores ways to solve it.
Problem and Solution
The article discusses habitat loss of many creatures living in the Congo Rainforest and then explores ways to prevent such loss.
Text Structure
how the information within a written text is organized
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