Text Structures

Prompt     

 

Type of Text

Author’s purpose

Cause and Effect

Compare and Contrast

Description

 

Sequence

 

Problem/ Solution

Title of texts                      

Circle one

Circle one

Clue words:

·         reasons why

·         if…then

·         as a result

·         therefore

·         because

No Solution

Clue words:

·         different

·         in contrast

·         alike

·         same as

·         on the other hand

2 topics

Clue words: 

·         for example

·         characteristics are

Clue words: 

·         first

·         second

·         third

·         next

·         then

·         finally

Clue words: 

·         problem is

·         dilemma is

·         puzzle is

·         solved

·         question… answer

Must solve problem

 

Narrative

Expository

Persuasive

Technical

Entertain

Inform

Persuade

Tell how to do something

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Narrative

Expository

Persuasive

Technical

Entertain

Inform

Persuade

Tell how to do something

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Narrative

Expository

Persuasive

Technical

Entertain

Inform

Persuade

Tell how to do something

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Narrative

Expository

Persuasive

Technical

Entertain

Inform

Persuade

Tell how to do something

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Narrative

Expository

Persuasive

Technical

Entertain

Inform

Persuade

Tell how to do something