This Text Structure Cheat Sheet includes the following:
*The Five Text Structures: Description, Sequence, Compare & Contrast. Problem & Solution, and Cause & Effect.
*The purpose for each text structure
*A brainstorming map for each text structure
*Key words that are used for each text structure
*Examples of each text structure
Students can use this cheat sheet to help them identify text structures in nonfiction or use them in their writing.

Before reading, create a graphic organizer that uses the titles and subtitles of an informational text.