this text gives information about an issue or obstacle, and explains different ways to solve it

this text uses words like "because, due to, as a result of, if, then, effects"

Not doing your homework can result in being behind in the classwork and getting low exam grades.

The first cell phone was made in 1973. It was a large and heavy, with many buttons.

The many hurricanes that occurred caused houses to be destroyed and many people losing their homes and belongings.

this text talks about similarities and differences between people, places, things

this text uses words like "if, therefore, then, solve"

A laptop and a computer are both great for doing work and typing assignments. A laptop is small and can be carried around. On the other hand, a computer must stay in one place because it's so big.

Fans and air conditioners both provide cool air into a space or room. Fans can be placed anywhere in a room. In contrast, air conditioners need to be placed in a window.

Extremely cold weathers can cause very icy and dangerous roads, so salt is poured on grounds to melt the ice.

this text outlines steps or an order of things that occur

this text uses order of events, history, instructions, steps, signal words

John moved to Washington, then bought all the materials to build his home. He built his home, and eventually moved in on December 5th.

Many years ago people couldn't communicate with phones because they didn't exist, therefore, they communicated in other ways such as letters.

Years ago, televisions used to be very small. Now they come in all sizes. They can be 75 inches or 45 inches. Some televisions have great quality and some have less great quality.

this text provides information or characteristics of something specific

this text uses words like "same, different, both, neither, in contrast"

If the therapy room is really hot because there are a lot of students, then turn on two fans to make it cooler.

World War Two ending resulted in men getting their jobs back and women losing their jobs. This caused women to fight equality.

Tigers and lions are both types of cats. Tigers are longer, heavier, and more aggressive than lions. In contrast, lions are longer in length and less active.

this text describes an event and the results that follow this event

this text uses adjectives, characteristics and examples

Cotton candy was created in 1897 by William Morrison. It is a fluffy dessert, that is pink, sticky, and very messy.

Barack Obama was nominated as a president and chose Joe Biden as his running mate. Then he was elected in the presidential election, and finally he was inaugurated.

Before money was invented, people traded goods. 5,000 years ago the first form of currency was created. Over time, people began using coins, which allowed people to pay by count. Eventually, paper currently became commonly used.