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Text Structure Types and Signal Words Text Structure Signal Words Message to Reader Cause/Effect or Problem/Solution because, due to, since, therefore, so, as a result, consequently, nonetheless, if . . . then, accordingly, thus, nevertheless These signal words alert the reader to cause(s) leading to effect(s) or problem(s) leading to solutions. Compare/Contrast like, just as, similar, both, also, too, unlike, different, but, in contrast, on the other hand, although, yet, either . . . or, however, while, as well as, not only . . . but also, comparatively, likewise, instead These signal words alert the reader to upcoming comparisons and contrasts. Description/ Explanation moreover, as with most, additionally, in other words, furthermore, second, next, then, finally, most important, also, in fact, significantly, imagine that, for instance, particularly, for example, in front, beside, near These signal words alert the reader to an upcoming list or set of characteristics. Sequencing/ Time-Order before, eventually, first, during, while as, frequently, at the same time, after, initially, whenever, secondly, then, next, at last, finally, now, recently, when, to begin with These signal words alert the reader to a sequence of events, actions, or steps. Reproduced with permission from Johnson and Karns, RTI Strategies That Work in the 3-6 Classroom. Copyright 2012 Eye On Education, Inc., Larchmont, NY. All rights reserved. www.eyeoneducation.com