Compare and Contrast

This text structure is built with similarities and differences of two or more topics.

Signal Words: similar, different, but , alike, conversely, instead, however, on the other hand, although

Problem and Solution

This text structure is built with a main problem and solutions to that problem. Most of the time, these problems are solved by people.

Signal Words: problem, solution, resolve, resolution, conflict question, answer

Description

This text structure is “built” with facts, specific details, and examples about one topic.

Signal Words:

Characteristics, facts, To illustrate…, For example…, Such as…

Cause and Effect

This text structure is “built” with reasons for why an event occurs.

Signal Words:

So, because, since, If… then…, therefore, This led to, As a result, Reason why, effect of , consequently

Chronological/Sequence

This text structure is “built” with events, or steps, in order. There can also be things like specific dates, times, or times of the day.

Signal Words: first, second, third, finally, before, next, then, now, soon, specific dates (June, July, 2^nd , 3^rd, 2018), specific times (7:00am)

Fact

Opinion

A fact is something that can be proven true or false. It is a fact if you can research or observe it.

An opinion is something that you think, feel, or believe. An opinion cannot be proven true or false.

Signal Words for Fact:

·       Documented

·       Proven

·       Supported

·       Evidence

·       Research

·       Stated

·       Observed

Signal Words for Opinion:

·       Should/could/would

·       Believe

·       Think

·       Feel

·       Better, best, worst

·       Always

·       Beautiful

·       Any adjective