Compare Text Structures
Grade 5 Reading Worksheet
Read the five texts. Circle how each text named in a question is organized.
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Five short texts
Text A
Frogs and toads are alike in many ways. Both are amphibians and both eat insects. However, frogs have smooth skin, while toads have bumpy skin.Text B
First, mix the flour and the eggs in a bowl. Next, pour the batter into a hot pan. Then flip the pancake when bubbles appear. Finally, slide it onto a plate.Text C
Heavy rain fell all night. As a result, the river rose over its banks.Text D
The red barn stands at the top of the hill. Its tall doors are painted white, and a weather vane spins on the roof. Inside, the hay smells sweet and dry.Text E
The school playground had a big problem. Puddles stayed on the ground for days after rain. To solve it, workers dug a drain and filled the low spots with gravel.How is Text A organized?
- sequence
- problem and solution
- cause and effect
- compare and contrast
- description
How is Text B organized?
- sequence
- problem and solution
- cause and effect
- compare and contrast
- description
How is Text C organized?
- sequence
- problem and solution
- cause and effect
- compare and contrast
- description
How is Text D organized?
- sequence
- problem and solution
- cause and effect
- compare and contrast
- description
How is Text E organized?
- sequence
- problem and solution
- cause and effect
- compare and contrast
- description