🔍 Part 1: Text Structure Detective Work

1. Read each passage excerpt and identify its text structure:

Passage A: "Hurricanes form over warm ocean water. As a result, coastal areas experience high winds and flooding that can damage homes and businesses."

Cause and Effect

Compare and Contrast

Problem and Solution

Description

2. What signal words helped you identify the structure in Passage A?

3. Read this passage: "Both dolphins and whales are marine mammals. However, dolphins are smaller and live in pods, while whales are much larger and often travel alone."

Cause and Effect

Compare and Contrast

Problem and Solution

Sequence

4. Check ALL the signal words that indicate Problem and Solution structure:

Because

To solve this

Similarly

One answer is

The issue was resolved by

📊 Part 2: Text Structure Mapping

5. Read this passage and complete the graphic organizer below:

"Plastic pollution in oceans harms marine life and ecosystems. To address this problem, scientists have developed biodegradable plastics. Additionally, many cities now ban single-use plastic bags. These solutions help reduce ocean pollution."

Text Structure: ________________

Problem:

Solution 1:

Solution 2:

6. How does understanding this text structure help you better comprehend the passage?

Sentence starter: Understanding the problem and solution structure helps me...