Structure Detectives

In this worksheet, students learn how authors organize informational texts by exploring five common structures: cause/effect, compare/contrast, chronological, problem/solution, and description. Learners read short passages and determine which structure best fits each one. They must use contextual clues such as sequencing words, comparisons, or causal transitions to justify their selections. This exercise strengthens reading comprehension by helping students identify how information is arranged and why authors use specific structures to convey ideas effectively. Through practice, students gain a deeper understanding of text organization and improve their ability to analyze nonfiction writing.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Reading Informational Text: Text Structure

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension: Key Ideas and Details

English Language Arts – Writing: Organization and Coherence

English Language Arts – Vocabulary: Signal Words and Transitions

This worksheet is part of our Identifying Text Structures collection.