Graphic Organizers Text Structures in Informational Text

Detail Sequence O Definition-author uses numerical or detail order to list events O Key Words-first, second, before, after, finally, then, next,earlier

Chronological Order O Definition-author uses chronological order or timeline to list events O Key Words-first, second, before, after, finally, then, next,earlier

Comparison/Contrast O Definition- author compares/ contrast 2 or more similar events, topics, or objects O Key Words- while, yet, but, rather, most, same, either, as well as, like and unlike, as opposed to

Order of Importance O Definition – author organizes from most important to least important O Key Word – Least, less, most important. Job positions may be utilized, as well.

Cause/ Effect O Definition- author describes or outline 1 or more causes then describes the effects that follow O Key Words- because, since, if/then, due to, as a result of, for this reason, on account of, consequently

Problem/ Solution O Definition- author poses a problem or question then gives the answer O Key Words- propose, conclude, a solution, the reason for, the problem or the question

Categorization O Definition: A general topic is organized by categories O Key words: category, class, kind, classification, or type