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Text Structure Worksheet 2 Blizzard Bag
Directions: read each of the following passages and complete the following steps:
A. Use your notes
B.
C.
Decide what structure the paragraph is organized as using the graphic organizers to guide you.
Circle the answer that best fits the paragraph.
Cause and Effect
Chronological
Sequence
Timeline
Step-by-step
Cause
sequence
Cause
c. cause and effect
Effect
Cause
Problem and Solution
Problem
Solution
the firework is stuffed into a tube loaded with gunpowder. This is the mortar. Second, a fuse that leads to the mortar is lit. When the fuse ignites the
What's that in the sky? Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a firework! Fireworks capture the attention of crowds around the world, but how do they work? First,
slower, allowing the firework to get into the air before it explodes. After it has risen to its peak, the firework should explode, causing tiny pieces of metal to
gunpowder in the mortar, an explosion launches the firework into the air. A fuse on the firework is lit at the same time as the mortar fuse, but this fuse burns
burn in different colors as they scatter outward. Oooooh!
chronological order
Compare and Contrast
Alike
e. compare and contrast
d. problem and solution
that burn too quickly. A defective firework can cause even the most skilled operator to have an accident. Other times, however, it is the operator who is at
loss of life. Such accidents usually happen for one of two reasons. The operators may be using poorly manufactured products, such as fireworks with fuses
Fireworks are beautiful; but as with many beautiful things, they are also dangerous. Misusing fireworks can result in property damage, injury, and even the
in the environment, like soundproof foaming. For these reasons even the most beautiful fireworks display can turn really ugly really quickly.
fault. The operator may be unskilled or distracted and make a mistake, such as setting up an explosion sequence improperly or not accounting for conditions
chronological order b. sequence ecause and effect
d. problem and solution
e. compare and contrast.
Different
-ket propulsion. This allowed fireworks to travel great distances, much like they do today. In the 17th century, Chinese fireworks were popularized in
reworks have been around for at least as long as gunpowder. Both gunpowder and fireworks are Chinese inventions. During the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth
nturies, fireworks were commonly sold in Chinese markets as a way to get rid of evil spirits. During the thirteenth century, Chinese merchants developed
ope. After becoming popular with the British, fireworks spread all over their vast empire. Nowadays people around the world celebrate with fireworks.
ether at a sporting event, concert, or public gathering, fireworks signal a great celebration.
hronological order b. sequence c. cause and effect
d. problem and solution
e. compare and contrast