Internal Text Structure
Sequential or Chronological
Process
Cause and Affect
Enumeration or Listing
Compare and Contrast
Concept/ Definition
Generalization or Principle
Problem/ Solution
Problem is, dilemma is, puzzle is, solved, question, answer
In New York, New York there are unlimited amounts of possibilities for having fun. First you can see all of the amazing architecture. Then maybe if you want to have a picnic you can head down to Central Park.
Lists information in no particular order
To begin with, most important, 1., 2., 3.
However, but, not, only, but also, either, or
Apples or oranges. They are both a fruit, but with different taste. An Orange has a thick peel while an apple does not. They do both make amazing juice
A comparison is listing the similarities between two different things, and a contrast lists the things that are different between them.
All, none, always, in fact
Our product is the best product.
The purpose of this text is make a general statement about a whole group.
First, next, later, after, now, when
The Poole family have had 5 pets over 10 years, first they got a dog. Second they got a rabbit. Third they got a bird. Then they got a turtle, and finally they got a crocodile.
A list of details that occur in their actual order.
A dog is a domesticated carnivorous mammal that typically has a long snout, an acute sense of smell, and a barking, howling, or whining voice.
Refers to, thus, in other words, equals, as defined by.
Begins with, in order to, first, next
First get two pieces of bread. Next get out you Peanut butter and jelly. Then spread the peanut butter and jelly on the separate pieces of bread evenly. Finally put the two pieces of bread together with the peanut butter and jelly facing each-other.
This text is used to describe how something is created.
The Brown family wanted to have a nice family dinner at a restaurant that is close to them, but they find out their car isn't working and its raining. They have been planning this event for so long that they cant give up now. They have two decisions. Order a pizza, or have a nice family dinner but have to walk in the rain. The family thinks that if they order a pizza it will still be as fun as going out, so they order a pizza.
This text is used to show what causes events, and their affects
Becsue, since, therefore, consequently, as a result, so that, if, then
Jimmy woke up in the morning and was in the mood for some cereal. When he went down stairs he poured the cereal into the bowl, then to find out there was no milk. Thus Jimmy had to eat dry cereal or breakfast.
This text structure sets up a problem, explains how to solve the problem and then discusses the effect of the solution.
The purpose of this text structure is to define a concept using accurate supporting details about the concept