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Reading – Text Structure

Reading · Level 4 · CCSS: RI.4.5, RL.4.5 · Worksheet 4 of 5 · Practice Set 7

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Practice SetsSet 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Set 5 Set 6 Set 7 Set 8 Set 9 Set 10

1 Types of Text Structures

📐 Authors organize their writing in different ways called text structures. Learn the main types!

📋 Sequence / Order: Tells events or steps in order. Signal words: first, next, then, finally

⚖️ Compare & Contrast: Shows how things are alike or different. Signal words: both, but, however, similarly

❓ Problem & Solution: Describes a problem and how it was solved. Signal words: problem, solution, so, because

🔗 Cause & Effect: Tells why something happened and what resulted. Signal words: because, so, as a result, therefore

2 Name That Structure!

🎯 Read each passage. Write the text structure used.

A: First, choose a topic you want to research. Next, find at least two reliable sources about that topic. Then, take notes on the most important facts. Finally, organize your notes into an outline before writing your report.

Text structure:

Signal words I found:

B: The playground equipment was rusting because it had been left uncovered during winter storms. The parent volunteers solved this by building a small shelter over the swings and slide. The equipment has stayed in much better condition ever since.

Text structure:

Signal words I found:

C: Deserts and rainforests are both biomes, but they are almost opposites. Deserts receive very little rainfall and often have plants that store water, while rainforests get heavy rain and are filled with dense, layered greenery. Both are home to unique animals, but rainforest animals usually depend on constant moisture that desert animals don't need.

Text structure:

Signal words I found:

3 Match the Signal Words

🔗 Draw a line from each group of signal words to the correct text structure.

first, next, then, last

because, so, as a result

both, but, however, unlike

problem, solution, solve, fixed

Compare & Contrast

Problem & Solution

Sequence / Order

Cause & Effect

4 Write Using a Text Structure

✍️ Choose ONE text structure and write a short paragraph using it. Circle the signal words you use!

Choose Your Structure Sequence Compare & Contrast Problem & Solution Cause & Effect

I chose:

5 SBA Practice: Two-Part Evidence Question

On the state test, you must support your answers with evidence from the text. Practice finding the BEST evidence.

Part A: How does the author organize the information in this passage?

Part B: Which sentence or phrase from the text provides the STRONGEST evidence for your answer to Part A? Copy it here:

Part C: Explain how this evidence supports your answer. Use complete sentences.

+ Bonus Reading Practice

Use this short practice to extend Set 7.

Topic words: farm, barn, goat, gate

1. Write one sentence using two of the words above.

2. What detail would you expect to find in a passage about this topic?

3. Write one inference a reader could make from a text about this topic.