Text Structure

Description

Information is presented in sections that often begin with a central idea and are followed by an elaboration of the features, characteristics, or examples of the subject at hand.

Description

Characteristics of; Details; For example; For instance; Such as

Problem and Solution

Information is conveyed as an issue or a problem of concern and solutions are proposed or explained

Problem and Solution

An answer to; A possible solution to; A challenge of; In order to solve; A consequence of

Chronological

Facts, events or details are presented in the order in which they occurred in time

Chronological

On; Before; Earlier; Eventually; Next; Not long after; Until; When

Compare and Contrast

The similarities and/or differences of two or more people, things, concepts, or ideas are presented.

Compare and Contrast

Alike; Also; Not only; On the other hand; Instead of

Cause and Effect

Information reflects a casual relationship. The description of what happened is the effect and the details related to why it happened is the cause.

Cause and Effect

As a result; Because of; Due to; For this reason; Result of; Therefore

Sequence

Information is presented as a series of instructions or steps in a process.

Sequence

First; Second; Third; At once; After; Before; During; Finally; Last; Next