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Expository Text Structures

The document outlines various expository text structures including comparison and contrast, sequence/process, cause and effect, and problem and solution, each with their respective signal words and examples. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing these structures for improving comprehension and understanding of the writer's purpose. Additionally, a quiz is provided to identify the different text structures based on given descriptions and examples.

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Expository Text Structures

The document outlines various expository text structures including comparison and contrast, sequence/process, cause and effect, and problem and solution, each with their respective signal words and examples. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing these structures for improving comprehension and understanding of the writer's purpose. Additionally, a quiz is provided to identify the different text structures based on given descriptions and examples.

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Expository Text Structures

Comparison and Contrast


Highlights similarities and differences between
two or more things, concepts, or ideas.
Signal Words: Similarly, on the other hand, in
contrast, however

Example: Dogs and cats are popular pets. Similarly,


both animals are known for their companionship.
However, dogs require more outdoor activities,
while cats are often content to stay indoors.
Sequence/Process
Organizes information by the order or
progression of events or steps.
Signal Words: First, next, then, finally

Example: First, gather your ingredients for making


a sandwich. Next, spread peanut butter on one
slice of bread and jelly on the other. Then, press
the two slices together. Finally, cut the sandwich
in half and enjoy.
Cause and Effect
Focuses on the relationship between actions,
events, or phenomena and their outcomes or
consequences.
Signal Words: Because, since, as a result, thus,
therefore

Example: It rained heavily last night. As a result,


the football game was canceled this morning.
Problem and Solution
Presents a problem followed by one or more
possible solutions.
Signal Words: The issue is, one solution is, a
possible remedy is

Example: The issue is that students often forget


to submit their homework on time. One solution
is to set reminders on their phones or use a
planner to stay organized.
Why Recognizing Text Structures Is
Important
Benefits for Readers:
• Helps follow the logical flow of information.
• Aids in understanding connections between
ideas.
• Improves comprehension of the writer’s
purpose and organization.
Quiz
Instructions: Identify the expository text
structure being described or used in each item.

1. This text structure explains the


relationship between two or more
things by highlighting their similarities
and differences.
2. "The storm caused a power
outage, so the students couldn’t
finish their online assignments."
Identify the text structure.
3. This structure organizes ideas or
events in a step-by-step manner,
showing the order in which they
happen.
4. "To address the issue of
students arriving late, the school
implemented a new attendance
monitoring system."
Identify the text structure.
5. This structure focuses on why
something happened and the
results that followed.
6. "Both apples and oranges are
fruits, but apples are sweeter
while oranges are tangy."
Identify the text structure.
7. This structure presents an
issue followed by one or more
ways to resolve it.
8. "First, wash your hands. Next,
gather the ingredients. Then,
mix everything in a bowl."
Identify the text structure.
9. This text structure uses signal
words like "similarly,"
"however," "in contrast," and
"on the other hand."
10. "Since the weather was
cold, people wore jackets and
scarves to stay warm."
Identify the text structure.

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