Cause and Effect
Problem/Solution
Time Order/Sequence
Description
Compare and Contrast
The author explains how two or more things are alike and how they are different.
The author states a problem and lists/writes about one or more possible solutions to the problem. May also include pros (+) and cons (-) for the solutions.
The author explains a topic, idea, person, place , or thing by listing characteristics, features, and examples.
The author lists items or events in numerical order. Describes the order of events or how to do something.
The author writes about one or more causes or events and what happens because of it, the effect.