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Text Structures Activity Sheets From e Reading

1. The text is structured using a cause and effect format. It explains that earthquakes are caused by the movement and friction of tectonic plates under the earth's surface. Areas near plate boundaries experience more earthquakes as a result. 2. The text is structured using a problem and solution format. It identifies earthquakes as a problem in some areas and discusses seismic design of buildings as a solution to prevent collapse during earthquakes. 3. The text is structured using a compare and contrast format. It compares and contrasts hurricanes and tornadoes in terms of their formation, movement, damage causes, and whether one can create the other.

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Text Structures Activity Sheets From e Reading

1. The text is structured using a cause and effect format. It explains that earthquakes are caused by the movement and friction of tectonic plates under the earth's surface. Areas near plate boundaries experience more earthquakes as a result. 2. The text is structured using a problem and solution format. It identifies earthquakes as a problem in some areas and discusses seismic design of buildings as a solution to prevent collapse during earthquakes. 3. The text is structured using a compare and contrast format. It compares and contrasts hurricanes and tornadoes in terms of their formation, movement, damage causes, and whether one can create the other.

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Identifying Text Structure 3

Directions: Read the following passages and determine the text structure. Then, put information from the text into the appropriate
graphic organizer. Remember to focus on the main idea of each paragraph.
Compare and Contrast Problem and Solution Cause and Effect

1. The surface of the Earth is divided into pieces called “tectonic plates.” These plates move. When the plates rub against each
other, they do not move smoothly. When the plates do not move smoothly, earthquakes result. Some parts of the world get more
earthquakes than other parts. The parts of the earth that get most earthquakes are near the edges of these plates.

How is the text structured? _____________________________________________________________

2. Some countries, such as Japan, or parts of a country, like California in the United States, have a lot of earthquakes. In these places
it is a good practice to build houses and other buildings so they will not collapse when there is an earthquake. This is called seismic
design or "earthquake-proofing".

How is the text structured? _____________________________________________________________

3. A hurricane is a large storm with heavy winds and rain that begins in the ocean and builds up strength as it moves across the
water. While some of the damage caused by hurricanes is from high winds, most of it is usually from tidal surge, flooding entire
cities, and killing large numbers of people. A tornado is a storm that develops on land, with no warning, and moves in a circular
motion with heavy winds with a funnel shape, picking up and carrying dirt, dust, and even objects. The damage caused by tornadoes
is from the high velocity winds, which are extremely destructive and deadly. They can demolish entire neighborhoods in a matter of
a few seconds to a few minutes. Tornadoes can form when hurricanes make landfall, as their winds at ground level slow down,
while the winds near the top keep their momentum, but a hurricane cannot be created by a tornado.

How is the text structured? _____________________________________________________________

4. Fire needs three things to burn: oxygen, fuel, and heat. Fuels can be wood, tinder, coal, or any other substance that will easily
oxidize. Therefore, a fire can be stopped in three different ways, by removing any of the three things it needs to burn.

• The fuel can be removed. If a fire burns through all of its fuel and extra nearby fuel is removed, the fire will stop burning.

• The oxygen can be removed. This is called "smothering" a fire. Fires cannot burn in a vacuum or if they are covered in
carbon dioxide.

• The heat can be removed. The most common way to remove heat is to use water to absorb that heat, putting the fire out.

How is the text structured? _____________________________________________________________

5. When a river receives a lot of extra water it may flood. During a flood there is plenty of water, and most people wouldn’t think
that dehydration was a serious risk, but flood waters are mostly polluted and not safe to drink. People who drink the contaminated
water may suffer from illnesses or diseases such as typhoid. You can prepare for flooding by filling many containers with fresh clean
drinking water. You can also use sandbags to protect your house and to soak up the water. Be prepared and be safe.

How is the text structured? _____________________________________________________________

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