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Structure

Definition

Signal Words

Generalization

The author gives

a broad, general
statement which
is supported with
examples.
The author
describes an
event and what
happens as a
result.
The author
explains how two
or more things
are alike and
different.

general,
everyone,
always, example,
usually

The author
explains a
problem and
offers one or
more solutions.
The author
explains an even
in the order it
happened or
gives steps in a
sequence.

problem, solution,
solve, dilemma,
puzzle

Cause and Effect

Compare and
Contrast

Problem and
Solution

Chronological/
Sequential

because, cause,
effect, due to, as
a result, if then

alike, different,
both, same,
similar, differ,
neither, on the
other hand

first, second,
then, next,
finally, before,
after, times,
dates

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Organizer