Text Structure — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A timeline is the best graphic organizer for sequence structure.
Grade 4 students use timelines to plan sequence writing.
2. A T-chart helps writers organize compare and contrast ideas.
Grade 4 writers split likes and differences with a T-chart.
3. A Venn diagram shows what two topics share and how they differ.
Grade 4 students use Venn diagrams for compare and contrast.
4. Two boxes labeled problem and solution help plan that structure.
Grade 4 writers organize an issue and its fix in two boxes.
5. A web with the topic in the middle works well for description structure.
Grade 4 students put one topic in the center and details around it.
6. Arrows from causes to effects help organize cause and effect structure.
Grade 4 writers use arrows to show how causes lead to effects.
7. On a sequence timeline, the first event goes on the left.
Grade 4 students place the first event on the left of a timeline.
8. On a T-chart, each column holds details about one topic.
Grade 4 writers fill each column with traits of one topic.
9. A flow chart with arrows is helpful for sequence structure.
Grade 4 students plan steps in a flow chart for sequence.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
Timeline with dates
→ Sequence
Sequence
Venn diagram
→ Compare and contrast
Compare and contrast
Two-box organizer
→ Problem and solution
Problem and solution
Web with topic center
→ Description
Description
Grade 4 writers pick the right organizer to plan each text structure clearly.