Text Structure Test

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6th Grade Text Structure Test
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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 dellicious, strawberry may contain pieces of fruit while chocolate usually will not. Even though more chocolate ice cream is sold across the country annually than strawberry, each flavor tastes great inside of a milk shake.

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To pack for a trip to the airport, it’s important to remember several things. First, you need to put all of your liquids in small containers in a clear plastic bag. Next, you have to make sure your luggage will fit in the overhead compartments or under the seat on the airline. Then, you need to make sure you have your ID and boarding pass ready to go. Finally, you need to get to the airport a few hours before your plane takes off so that you have enough time to go through security.

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Tesla cars have many high-tech features. The first thing you will notice is that they are electric, and don’t require gasoline. They are equipped with the ability to activate autopilot modes, and will eventually be able to drive themselves. The front console of the car has a 17-inch touchscreen. The car can reach a speed of 60 miles per hour in 2.5 seconds. Also, they have a very smooth and sleek appearance.

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Organization is a problem for many students. They often lose track of papers and forget to do assignments before they are due. There are several ways to be more organized. One solution is to have folders for each subject. This will help you put things in the right place and be able to find it later. Another solution is to write down assignments in a planner or agenda. This keeps due dates organized and will help you plan out your week.

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People can be described by the personality types “type A” and “type B.” “Type A” people are very organized and like to plan ahead. These people are often very motivated and highly competitive. “Type B” people can tolerate more messiness and disorganization, and are more easy-going about things. They are often creative, and prefer less stress. Both types of people may show characteristics of the other type, so it can be hard to tell which kind you are.

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Jeff Bezos founded the company Amazon in 1994. The company began by selling books online, which was a brand new idea at that time. The business grew, and they soon began to sell products in other categories. In 1999, Jeff Bezos was named “Person of the Year” by Time Magazine for making online shopping popular. The company has grown to become one of the largest retailers in the world, selling everything from A to Z. Amazon employed over 300,000 people as of 2018.

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Georgia has five main regions. The largest region is the Coastal Plain. The Piedmont Region is the most highly populated, containing the largest cities, including Atlanta. The Blue Ridge Mountain region includes the highest point of elevation in the state. Georgia is characterized by long, hot summers and mild winters. The climate is good for agriculture. For example, peaches and peanuts are commonly grown in Georgia.

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White rhinos are a threatened species. There are several reasons why the numbers of this creature have decreased. The major reason for this is illegal hunting, also known as poaching. Some people believe that rhino horns are a cure for many diseases. Poachers can make a lot of money selling the horns from rhinos they have killed. This has led to the species becoming endangered.

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is a famous actor and former wrester. He was born in California in 1972. He moved around with his family as a child, living in New Zealand, Connecticut, Hawaii, and Pennsylvania. He took a full scholarship to the University of Miami to play football, and in 1991, his team won the national championship. He later became a famous professional wrester. His first acting role was on “That 70’s Show” in 1999.

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signal words:
as a result of, because, consequently, due to, effects of, for this reason, impact, influenced by, caused by, leads to, on account of, outcome, reasons f

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signal words:
first, before, after, second, third, next, finally, last

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signal words:
advantage, answer, dilemma, puzzle, solution, solved, problem, led to, in order to,

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signal words:
appears to be, characteristics, features, for example, for instance, in fact, looks like, made up of, specifically, such as

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signal words:
alike, also, although, as, as opposed to, both, as well as, but, compared to, despite, different from, however, in common, opposite, on the other hand, instead of, in contrast, similarly to unlike, yet

Chronological. Problem & Solution. Sequence. Cause & Effect. Description. Compare & Contrast.
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An action and its results (what happens) are discussed

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Information is organized in order of time.

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A difficulty is described and details on how to fix it

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Differences and similiarities of two or more things are discussed.

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Explains how something happens or is done, step-by-step.

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Focuses on one topic, gives lots of details, and uses adjectives.

Choose 3 different passages from above with different text structures. Fill out the correct graphic organizer.
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