Structures of an

Informative Essay
Instructions: Read
the essay carefully
and take note of It’s
important details.
Anticipate potential Reading
questions based on
the content and Time!
prepare responses
accordingly.
 DESCRIPTIVE ESSAY
is a type of essay that vividly portrays a
person, place, object, or event using sensory
details. It aims to paint a clear picture in the
reader's mind by appealing to the five senses:
sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.
 TRANSITION/ SIGNAL
Signal or transitional words are words or phrases
used to connect ideas, sentences, or paragraphs
within a piece of writing. They guide the reader
smoothly from one idea or paragraph to the next,
showing when there's a change in what's being
talked about or when something is being
emphasized.
 TRANSITION/ SIGNAL
WORDS FOR DESCRIPTIVE
ESSAY
• another
• described as
• for example
• for instance
• in addition
• in particular
• to illustrate
 CAUSE AND EFFECT ESSAY
is the relationship between events or actions,
where one event (the cause) leads to another
event or outcome (the effect). It helps us
understand how actions or circumstances
influence each other and their consequences.
 TRANSITION/ SIGNAL
WORDS FOR CAUSE AND
EFFECT ESSAY
• as a result
• because of
• due to
• for this reason
• if…then
• so that
• therefore
 COMPARE AND CONTRAST

Compare and contrast refers to examining

the similarities and differences between two
or more subjects. It helps in understanding
the shared characteristics and distinctions
among them.
 TRANSITION/ SIGNAL
WORDS COMPARE AND
CONTRAST ESSAY
• alike
• also
• as well as
• different from
• in the same way
• in comparison
• however
 PROCESS/ SEQUENCE ESSAY

explains how to do something step by step. It

shows the order of actions needed to
complete a task or achieve a goal.
TRANSITION/ SIGNAL WORDS
FOR PROCESS/ SEQUENCE
ESSAY

• After, before
• finally
• first, second, third
• following
 PROBLEM-SOLUTION
ESSAY
discusses a specific problem and proposes
solutions to address it. It highlights the
issue, explores its causes, and offers
potential remedies to resolve or mitigate
the problem
TRANSITION/ SIGNAL WORDS
FOR PROBLEM-SOLUTION
ESSAY
• as a result
• because
• however
• since
• so that
• Therefore
 Directions: Identify the
structure of each paragraph if
cause and effect, compare and
contrast, description, problem
and solution, or sequence, and
then look for the signal word/s
used.
1. Ice cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in many
different colors and flavors. Two of my favorite flavors are
strawberry and chocolate. Though both of these flavors are
delicious, strawberries may contain pieces of fruit while
chocolate usually will not. Even though more chocolate
ice cream is sold than strawberry, each flavor tastes great
inside of a milk shake.
Structure:
Signal Words:
2. Making ice cream is not easy. Cream and sugar have to
first be mixed in a frozen container. Ingredients may be
added at this point if desired. The mixture must be stirred
and whipped until the cream and sugar mixture is frozen.
Depending on the equipment, this may take as long as an
hour. After the ice cream is prepared, it must be kept
frozen until it is ready to be enjoyed. Making ice cream is
difficult, but most people would agree that it is worth the
trouble.
Structure:
Signal Words:
3. The increase in global temperatures is primarily caused
by human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and
deforestation. These actions release greenhouse gases into
the atmosphere, trapping heat and leading to climate
change. As a result, we are witnessing more frequent and
severe weather events, rising sea levels, and disruptions
to ecosystems.
Structure:
Signal Words:
Directions: Choose
and write the letter
of the correct
answer in your
notebook.
A. Cause and effect C. Sequence E.
Description
B. Compare and contrast D. Problem and solution F. Example
1. The text introduces and describes a problem and presents one
or more solutions.
2. Authors use similarities and differences to describe ideas or
concepts.
3. The text describes events and identifies reasons for why the
event happened.
4. Sensory and descriptive details help readers visualize
information.
5. The text describes events in order or explains the steps one
must follow to do something or make something.
 Thank you
for listening!