Writing in Science—Activities

Text Structure Definitions

examples and unique

DESCRIPTION

processes by listing
The writer explains
phenomenon and

characteristics.

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SEQUENCE
Academy Handbook Fifth Grade

The writer presents a

series of events or
explains a procedure or
process in the order
they happen.

Elementary CORE Academy 2004

 COMPARE and
CONTRAST

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The writer discusses the
similarities and
differences of two ideas,
objects, or processes.
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Academy Handbook Fifth Grade

CAUSE and EFFECT

The writer explains the
reasons for an event or
phenomenon.

Elementary CORE Academy 2004

 PROBLEM and
SOLUTION

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The writer presents a
problem and one or
more possible ways that
it can be solved.
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