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Types of Text Structures in Informational Texts

Text Structure Definitions Critical Words Graphic Organizer High School Examples of Texts

Description Descriptive details about characteristics, actions,

etc.

Descriptive adjective and words like: on, over,

beyond, within

Representative democracy involves leaders receiving votes from the populace after a period of campaigning for that office. Competition between candidates, coupled with free and open speech, is necessary for this system of government to be successful.

Problem/Solution Sets up a problem and its solution

Propose, conclude, a solution, the reason for, the problem or question

The type of government created after the American Revolution included the ideals of protecting individual liberties while at the same time preserving the collective order of society. To that end, a government based on combining popular consent, separation of powers, and federalism was created.

Time/Order Chronological

Gives information in order of occurrence

First, second, before, after, finally, then, next,

earlier

A proposed bill first goes to a committee to be reviewed. The second step in the process is for the House or Senate to debate the bill, making necessary revisions. The last step in the process of a bill becoming law is after both houses of Congress pass the bill, it goes to the President to be signed into law.

Comparison/ Contrast

Looking at two or more items to establish

similarities/differences

While, yet, but, rather, most, same, either, as

well as, like, and unlike, as opposed to

Some customers like the conveniences offered by big banks including, computerized banking, multiple branches, and a large network of ATM machines. Other customers prefer small banks that often times offer more personalized service and are better connected to their communities.

Cause/Effect Give reason/explanation for happening

Because, since, if/then, due to, as a result, for

this reason, on account of, consequently

As a result of the Great Depression, almost half of all the elderly in the United States lost their savings and thus their ability to support themselves when they were ready to retire. As a result, Congress passed the Social Security Act of 1935 to help mitigate the disastrous impact of the Great Depression on the elderly.