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This structure describes a series of events in numerical or time order that lead up to a conclusion. Events can be separated by years or just a few seconds.
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This structure presents the reason why an event occurs and the event that occurs as a result.
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This structure describes a series of events in numerical or time order that lead up to a conclusion. Events can be separated by years or just a few seconds. Sequence/Chronological
This structure presents the reason why an event occurs and the event that occurs as a result. Cause and Effect
This structure describes a topic by listing characteristics, features, and examples. Descriptive
This structure describes how two or more events, places, things, or ideas are alike and/or different. Compare and Contrast
This structure identifies a problem, gives possible solutions with possible results, and describes the solution that was finally chosen. Problem and Solution
Signal Words: First, Second, Third, Next, While, After, When, Today, Date, Then, Last, During, Until, Soon, Now, Finally, Time, Following. Sequence/Chronological
Signal Words: In order to, Since, Therefore, As a result, Before, Consequently, Accordingly, Reasons why, The effect of, For this reason, On account of, Because, So that, Why, Due to, This led to. Cause and Effect
Signal Words: Characteristics, Appears to be, For example, For instance, To illustrate. Descriptive
Signal Words: Both, However, Yet, Just like, Similarly, Different, Alike, Same as, Unlike, Also, Too, In comparison, On the other hand. Compare and Contrast
Signal Words: Problem, Solution, Solve, Hopeful, Answer, Struggle, Dilemma, Threat, Worry. Problem and Solution
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