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Reading: Informational Text4th Grade

RI.4.5

Describe the overall structure of events, ideas, concepts, or information in a text.

For parents
Help your child identify text structures: is the author comparing, showing cause/effect, describing a sequence, or presenting a problem and solution?
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  1. Question 1
    A science article describes how a tiny seed grows into a big oak tree. It explains what happens first, then next, and finally, what the tree looks like when it's fully grown. What is the overall structure of this article?
    • Cause and Effect
    • Sequence
    • Compare and Contrast
    • Problem and Solution
  2. Question 2
    Plastic pollution is a growing threat to ocean life. Millions of tons of plastic enter the ocean each year, harming sea turtles, fish, and birds. One solution is to reduce single-use plastics. Another is to organize beach cleanups that remove trash before it reaches the water. What text structure does this passage use?
    • Chronological
    • Compare and contrast
    • Cause and effect
    • Problem and solution
  3. Question 3
    Both dolphins and porpoises are marine mammals that breathe air and nurse their young. However, dolphins tend to be larger with longer snouts, while porpoises are smaller with rounded faces. Similarly, both travel in groups, but dolphin groups are usually much larger. What text structure does this passage use?
    • Compare and contrast
    • Problem and solution
    • Chronological
    • Cause and effect

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