Question

directions: match the text structure to its definition.
a. cause and effect
b. compare/contrast
c. problem/solution
d. description
e. sequential

1. this type of text provides readers a detailed description of something to give the reader a mental picture.
2. this text structure gives readers a chronological of events or a list of steps in a procedure.
3. this structure presents the causal relationship between an specific event, idea, or concept and the events, ideas, or concept that follow.
4. this type of structure sets up a problem or problems, explains the solution, and then discusses the effects of the solution.
5. this type of text examines the similarities and differences between two or more people, events, concepts, ideas, etc.

directions: choose the correct text structure for each passage.
passage #1 - chemical and physical changes
all matter, all things can be changed in two ways: chemically and physically. both chemical and physical changes affect the state of matter. physical changes are those that do not change the make - up or identity of the matter. for example, clay will bend or flatten if squeezed, but it will still be clay. changing the shape of clay is a physical change and does not change the matters identity. chemical changes turn the matter into a new kind of matter with different properties. for example, when paper is burnt, it becomes ash and will never be paper again. the difference between them is that physical changes are temporary or only last for a little while, and chemical changes are permanent, which means they last forever. physical and chemical changes both affect the state of matter.
a. cause and effect
b. compare and contrast
c. problem/solution
d. description
e. sequential
passage #2 - the best pb & j ever
when i got home from school after a long boring day, i took out the peanut butter, jelly, and bread. after taking the lid off of the jars, i spread the peanut butter on one side of the bread and the jelly on the other, and then i put the two pieces of bread together. after that i enjoyed it while watching \cops\ on the tv. i swear; that was the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich i ever ate.
a. cause and effect
b. compare and contrast
c. problem/solution
d. description
e. sequential

Explanation:

For Passage #1: The text compares physical and chemical changes, highlighting their similarities (both affect the state of matter) and differences (physical - temporary, chemical - permanent). This is characteristic of a "Compare and Contrast" text structure.
For Passage #2: The text describes a sequence of actions (got home, took out ingredients, spread, put together, enjoyed) in the order they occurred. This is typical of a "Sequential" text structure.

Answer:

Passage #1: B. Compare and Contrast
Passage #2: E. Sequential