More Text Structure: Problem
and Solution/Cause and Effect
Problem and Solution
A problem-solution text identifies one or more
problems and presents one or more solutions.
Cause and Effect
A cause-and-effect text explains cause-and-effect
relationships. It tells why something happened
(the cause) and what was the result (the effect).
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Think about these two text structures:
Problem and solution
Cause and effect
Read each sentence. Then match each sentence to the text structure it describes.
Problem and Solution
Cause and Effect
1. The text describes ideas or actions to fix an issue
2.The text explains an issue or issues
3. The text uses signal words like since or therefore
4. The text uses signal words like fix or dilemma
5. The text tells what happens as a result of something else
6. The text explains why something happens
Answers:
Problem and Solution:
2. The text explains an issue or issues
4. The text uses signal words like fix or dilemma
Cause and Effect:
1. The text describes ideas or actions to fix an issue
3. The text uses signal words like since or therefore
5. The text tells what happens as a result of something else
6. The text explains why something happens