Describing Text Structures in Informational Texts - 4th Grade Reading
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Identify the structure: "Both habitats have trees, but only one has a dry climate."
Identify the structure: "Both habitats have trees, but only one has a dry climate."
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Comparison. "Both" and "but" signal similarities and differences.
Comparison. "Both" and "but" signal similarities and differences.
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Identify the structure: "Litter filled the park. Volunteers cleaned it each weekend."
Identify the structure: "Litter filled the park. Volunteers cleaned it each weekend."
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Problem and solution. Litter is the problem; volunteers cleaning is the solution.
Problem and solution. Litter is the problem; volunteers cleaning is the solution.
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Identify the structure: "Both whales and dolphins are mammals, but whales are larger."
Identify the structure: "Both whales and dolphins are mammals, but whales are larger."
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Comparison and contrast. "Both" shows similarity; "but" shows difference.
Comparison and contrast. "Both" shows similarity; "but" shows difference.
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Which structure is signaled by clue words like however, similarly, unlike, on the other hand?
Which structure is signaled by clue words like however, similarly, unlike, on the other hand?
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Comparison and contrast. These words signal similarities and differences.
Comparison and contrast. These words signal similarities and differences.
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Which structure is signaled by clue words like because, since, therefore, as a result?
Which structure is signaled by clue words like because, since, therefore, as a result?
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Cause and effect. These words link reasons to results.
Cause and effect. These words link reasons to results.
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Which clue words most strongly signal chronology: first, next, then, finally?
Which clue words most strongly signal chronology: first, next, then, finally?
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Chronology (sequence). These time-order words indicate sequential events.
Chronology (sequence). These time-order words indicate sequential events.
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What text structure mainly lists facts, traits, or details about a topic?
What text structure mainly lists facts, traits, or details about a topic?
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Description. Provides characteristics and features without comparing.
Description. Provides characteristics and features without comparing.
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What text structure states a difficulty and then explains how it is fixed?
What text structure states a difficulty and then explains how it is fixed?
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Problem and solution. Presents an issue followed by its resolution.
Problem and solution. Presents an issue followed by its resolution.
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What text structure explains why something happens and what happens as a result?
What text structure explains why something happens and what happens as a result?
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Cause and effect. Shows relationships between reasons and outcomes.
Cause and effect. Shows relationships between reasons and outcomes.
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What text structure shows how two or more things are alike and different?
What text structure shows how two or more things are alike and different?
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Comparison and contrast. Highlights similarities and differences between subjects.
Comparison and contrast. Highlights similarities and differences between subjects.
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Identify the structure: "First, gather materials. Next, follow the steps. Finally, test it."
Identify the structure: "First, gather materials. Next, follow the steps. Finally, test it."
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Chronology (sequence). Time-order words show step-by-step process.
Chronology (sequence). Time-order words show step-by-step process.
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What text structure mainly lists facts or features about a topic without time order?
What text structure mainly lists facts or features about a topic without time order?
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Description. Lists details and characteristics without sequence.
Description. Lists details and characteristics without sequence.
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Which clue word most strongly signals chronology: "next," "because," "however," or "for example"?
Which clue word most strongly signals chronology: "next," "because," "however," or "for example"?
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Next. Time-order word showing what comes after.
Next. Time-order word showing what comes after.
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Which clue word most strongly signals cause/effect: "because," "meanwhile," "also," or "first"?
Which clue word most strongly signals cause/effect: "because," "meanwhile," "also," or "first"?
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Because. Shows the reason something happens.
Because. Shows the reason something happens.
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Which clue word most strongly signals compare/contrast: "however," "therefore," "after," or "finally"?
Which clue word most strongly signals compare/contrast: "however," "therefore," "after," or "finally"?
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However. Signals contrast between ideas.
However. Signals contrast between ideas.
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Which clue phrase most strongly signals problem/solution: "the issue is," "for instance," "in addition," or "later"?
Which clue phrase most strongly signals problem/solution: "the issue is," "for instance," "in addition," or "later"?
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The issue is. Introduces a problem to be solved.
The issue is. Introduces a problem to be solved.
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Identify the structure: "First we mixed the ingredients. Then we baked the cake. Finally we cooled it."
Identify the structure: "First we mixed the ingredients. Then we baked the cake. Finally we cooled it."
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Chronology. Time-order words show events in sequence.
Chronology. Time-order words show events in sequence.
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Identify the structure: "Both animals are mammals, but one lives in water while the other lives on land."
Identify the structure: "Both animals are mammals, but one lives in water while the other lives on land."
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Compare and contrast. "Both" and "but" signal similarities and differences.
Compare and contrast. "Both" and "but" signal similarities and differences.
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Identify the structure: "It rained all night, so the game was canceled the next day."
Identify the structure: "It rained all night, so the game was canceled the next day."
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Cause and effect. "So" shows the rain caused the cancellation.
Cause and effect. "So" shows the rain caused the cancellation.
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Identify the structure: "The street was too dark at night. The city installed new lights to fix it."
Identify the structure: "The street was too dark at night. The city installed new lights to fix it."
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Problem and solution. States a problem then how it was fixed.
Problem and solution. States a problem then how it was fixed.
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