Text Structures

This type of text structure is characterized by having many adjectives or examples to provide the reader with a mental picture.

This type of text structure discusses similarities and differences between people, things, concepts and ideas.

The author provides the reader with chronological events or a list of steps in a procedure.

The author gives information about a problem and explains one or more solutions.

The author describes an event or a series of events (cause) and the events that follow (effect).

First I turn off the alarm clock. Next I take a shower. After that, I get dressed and make breakfast. Now I am ready for work! What type of text structure is used?

There is too much litter on our campus! I propose we have a "clean up club" to take care of it. What type of text structure is used?

Wesley is a tall, thin boy of 11. He has big brown eyes and a cute smile. He loves Minecraft and dogs. What type of text structure is this?

Both girls love cookies! Joan's favorite type of cookie is peanut butter, while Mary's is chocolate chip.

I refused to read any books this six weeks. Now I am failing reading and am grounded!

Clue words are: likeness, difference, also, both, and in contrast.

Clue words are : first, last, next, then etc.

Clue words are : cause, because, effect, as a result of, due to etc.

In this type of text structure a problem is solved or needs solving.

This type of text structure includes many adjectives.