Text structures (poster) Description v: Signal Words: such as, for instance, in addition, also, specifically Tips: Ask yourself: what specific person, place, thing, or idea is being described? Look for a topic word or phrase and for synonyms. Problem and Solution Signal Words: problem, issue, since, as a result, solution, idea, so, leads to, causes Tips: Ask yourself: what is the problem and what is the solution? Look for the problem first and then the solution. Compare and Contrast Signal Words: similar, same, alike, both, as well as, unlike, as opposed to, on the other hand, in contrast, instead Tips: Ask yourself: what is being compared? How are they the same? How are they different? yv_ Cause and Effect V Signal Words: since, because, if, due to, as a result of, causes, leads to. consequently, then, therefore Tips: Ask yourself: what happened and why did it happen? Remember, you are looking for a cause, not a solution. >v_ Sequence -1 Signal Words: first, second, third, then, next, before, after, finally, following Tips: Ask yourself: Is this event taking place over time? Look for steps or references to time such as dates. A. I Mli jciii«tfm vmJ Tnrt