Text Structure Key Words

Which text structure uses the keywords: like, both, neither, on the other hand, same, different

Which text structure uses the clue words: adjectives, characteristics, for example, another, for instance?

Which text structure uses the clue words: because, since, as a result, therefore, reason?

Which text structure uses the clue words: solve, dilemma, question, answer?

Which text structure uses the clue words: in order, first, after, steps, finally?

Did you know that not all deserts are

hot? Both hot and cold deserts are very

dry, but unlike hot deserts, cold deserts have long

winters when the temperatures can reach below

freezing. Cold deserts also get a great deal of

snow, which is certainly not true for hot deserts.

The dodo bird used to roam in large flocks across America. Interestingly, the dodo wasn’t startled by gun shot. Because of this, frontiersmen would kill entire flocks in one sitting. Unable to sustain these attacks, the dodo was hunted to extinction.

This morning was crazy. My alarm clock was set for PM instead of AM, so I woke up really late. I just threw on some clothes and ran out the door. I rode my bike as fast as I could and thought that I was going to be late for sure, but when I got there everyone was outside and there were firetrucks all lined up in front of school. I guess somebody pulled the fire alarm before class started. It worked out though, because nobody really noticed or minded that I was tardy.