Text structures (poster)
Description
v:
Signal Words: such as, for instance, in addition, also, specifically
Tips:
Ask yourself: what specific person, place,thing,or idea is being described?
Look for a topic word or phrase and for synonyms.
Problem and Solution
Signal Words: problem, issue, since, as a result, solution, idea, so, leads to, causes
Tips:
Ask yourself: what is the problem and what is the solution?
Look for the problem first and then the solution.
Compare and Contrast
Signal Words: similar, same, alike, both, as well as, unlike, as opposed to, on the other hand, in contrast, instead
Tips:
Ask yourself: what is being compared?
How are they the same? How are they different?
Cause and Effect
Signal Words: since, because, if, due to, as a result of, causes, leads to. consequently, then, therefore
Tips:
Ask yourself: what happened and why did it happen?
Remember, you are looking for a cause, not a solution.
Sequence
Signal Words: first, second, third, then, next, before, after, finally, following
Tips:
Ask yourself: Is this event taking place over time?
Look for steps or references to time such as dates.
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