STR Text Structure and Academic Language

Question 1

Which text structure presents events in the order they occurred?

Accepted Answer

Chronological/sequence

Answer

Chronological or sequence text structure organizes information in time order, presenting events as they happened.

Question 2

Signal words such as 'as a result,' 'consequently,' and 'therefore' indicate which text structure?

Accepted Answer

Cause and effect

Answer

Signal words like 'as a result,' 'consequently,' and 'therefore' show that one event caused or led to another — cause and effect structure.

Question 3

Which text structure is MOST common in persuasive writing?

Accepted Answer

Problem and solution

Answer

Persuasive texts frequently use problem-solution structure to identify an issue and argue for a specific remedy.

Question 4

Academic vocabulary (Tier 2 words) differs from Tier 3 words in that Tier 2 words:

Accepted Answer

Appear across multiple subject areas and academic contexts

Answer

Tier 2 words (e.g., analyze, significant, compare) appear across academic disciplines and are central to academic language proficiency.

Question 5

A graphic organizer showing a main idea and supporting details in a web format BEST supports which text structure?

Accepted Answer

Descriptive/main idea with details

Answer

A web organizer with a central idea and branching details supports descriptive or main idea + details text structure.

STR - Science of Teaching Reading Practice Test