Definition: Astructure thatpresents a problem,discusses itssignificance, andproposes one ormore solutions.Purpose: To helpreaders understand thesequence of eventsand how they relate toone another over time.This structure is oftenused in narratives,biographies, andhistorical accounts.Purpose: To showrelationships betweenevents or phenomena,helping readers understandhow one action leads toanother. This structure iseffective in scientificwriting, essays, anddiscussions of socialissues.ProblemandSolutionSequentialOrderDefinition: A structurethat explains reasonswhy somethinghappened (cause)and the results of thatoccurrence (effect).Purpose: To presentfactual informationclearly and logically,helping readers gain abetter understanding of asubject. This structure iswidely used in textbooks,reports, and instructionalmaterials.Definition: Astructure thatpresents events inthe order theyoccur, from thebeginning to theend.DescriptivePurpose: To help readersunderstand complextopics by breaking themdown into manageableparts. This structure isoften used in academicwriting, research papers,and informative articles.ChronologicalOrderDefinition: Astructure thatoutlines steps ina process or theorder of actionsto achieve a goal.Purpose: To guidereaders through aseries of steps, makinginstructions clear andeasy to follow. Thisstructure is commonlyfound in how-to guides,recipes, and manuals.Purpose: To engagereaders' senses andemotions, making thewriting more relatableand immersive. Thisstructure is often usedin creative writing,travel writing, andproduct descriptions.CompareandContrastClassificationPurpose: To engagereaders emotionallywhile conveyinginformation throughstorytelling. Thisstructure is commonlyused in personalessays, memoirs, andcreative non-fictionPurpose: Authors choosethis structure to presenta fair and comprehensiveanalysis, allowingreaders to makeinformed choices basedon a thoroughunderstanding of thetopic.Definition: Astructure that tellsa story, oftenincludingcharacters, a plot,and a setting.Definition: Astructure that usessensory details tocreate a vividpicture of asubject, event, orexperience.Definition: Astructure that aimsto inform, explain,or clarify a topicwithout personalopinions orarguments.Purpose: To raiseawareness about anissue and encouragecritical thinking aboutpossible resolutions.This structure iseffective in persuasivewriting, reports, andproposals.Purpose: To provideinsights into the subjectsbeing compared, helpingreaders make informedchoices or understandconcepts more deeply. Thisstructure is commonly usedin analytical essays andreviews.Definition: Apattern thatoutlines thebenefits anddrawbacks of aparticular topic ordecision.NarrativeExpositoryAdvantage/Disadvantage(Pros/Cons)Definition: Astructure thathighlightssimilarities anddifferencesbetween two ormore subjects.Definition: Astructure thatorganizes subjectsinto categoriesbased on sharedcharacteristics.CauseandEffectDefinition: Astructure thatpresents a problem,discusses itssignificance, andproposes one ormore solutions.Purpose: To helpreaders understand thesequence of eventsand how they relate toone another over time.This structure is oftenused in narratives,biographies, andhistorical accounts.Purpose: To showrelationships betweenevents or phenomena,helping readers understandhow one action leads toanother. This structure iseffective in scientificwriting, essays, anddiscussions of socialissues.ProblemandSolutionSequentialOrderDefinition: A structurethat explains reasonswhy somethinghappened (cause)and the results of thatoccurrence (effect).Purpose: To presentfactual informationclearly and logically,helping readers gain abetter understanding of asubject. This structure iswidely used in textbooks,reports, and instructionalmaterials.Definition: Astructure thatpresents events inthe order theyoccur, from thebeginning to theend.DescriptivePurpose: To help readersunderstand complextopics by breaking themdown into manageableparts. This structure isoften used in academicwriting, research papers,and informative articles.ChronologicalOrderDefinition: Astructure thatoutlines steps ina process or theorder of actionsto achieve a goal.Purpose: To guidereaders through aseries of steps, makinginstructions clear andeasy to follow. Thisstructure is commonlyfound in how-to guides,recipes, and manuals.Purpose: To engagereaders' senses andemotions, making thewriting more relatableand immersive. Thisstructure is often usedin creative writing,travel writing, andproduct descriptions.CompareandContrastClassificationPurpose: To engagereaders emotionallywhile conveyinginformation throughstorytelling. Thisstructure is commonlyused in personalessays, memoirs, andcreative non-fictionPurpose: Authors choosethis structure to presenta fair and comprehensiveanalysis, allowingreaders to makeinformed choices basedon a thoroughunderstanding of thetopic.Definition: Astructure that tellsa story, oftenincludingcharacters, a plot,and a setting.Definition: Astructure that usessensory details tocreate a vividpicture of asubject, event, orexperience.Definition: Astructure that aimsto inform, explain,or clarify a topicwithout personalopinions orarguments.Purpose: To raiseawareness about anissue and encouragecritical thinking aboutpossible resolutions.This structure iseffective in persuasivewriting, reports, andproposals.Purpose: To provideinsights into the subjectsbeing compared, helpingreaders make informedchoices or understandconcepts more deeply. Thisstructure is commonly usedin analytical essays andreviews.Definition: Apattern thatoutlines thebenefits anddrawbacks of aparticular topic ordecision.NarrativeExpositoryAdvantage/Disadvantage(Pros/Cons)Definition: Astructure thathighlightssimilarities anddifferencesbetween two ormore subjects.Definition: Astructure thatorganizes subjectsinto categoriesbased on sharedcharacteristics.CauseandEffect

Text Structure - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Definition: A structure that presents a problem, discusses its significance, and proposes one or more solutions.
  2. Purpose: To help readers understand the sequence of events and how they relate to one another over time. This structure is often used in narratives, biographies, and historical accounts.
  3. Purpose: To show relationships between events or phenomena, helping readers understand how one action leads to another. This structure is effective in scientific writing, essays, and discussions of social issues.
  4. Problem and Solution
  5. Sequential Order
  6. Definition: A structure that explains reasons why something happened (cause) and the results of that occurrence (effect).
  7. Purpose: To present factual information clearly and logically, helping readers gain a better understanding of a subject. This structure is widely used in textbooks, reports, and instructional materials.
  8. Definition: A structure that presents events in the order they occur, from the beginning to the end.
  9. Descriptive
  10. Purpose: To help readers understand complex topics by breaking them down into manageable parts. This structure is often used in academic writing, research papers, and informative articles.
  11. Chronological Order
  12. Definition: A structure that outlines steps in a process or the order of actions to achieve a goal.
  13. Purpose: To guide readers through a series of steps, making instructions clear and easy to follow. This structure is commonly found in how-to guides, recipes, and manuals.
  14. Purpose: To engage readers' senses and emotions, making the writing more relatable and immersive. This structure is often used in creative writing, travel writing, and product descriptions.
  15. Compare and Contrast
  16. Classification
  17. Purpose: To engage readers emotionally while conveying information through storytelling. This structure is commonly used in personal essays, memoirs, and creative non-fiction
  18. Purpose: Authors choose this structure to present a fair and comprehensive analysis, allowing readers to make informed choices based on a thorough understanding of the topic.
  19. Definition: A structure that tells a story, often including characters, a plot, and a setting.
  20. Definition: A structure that uses sensory details to create a vivid picture of a subject, event, or experience.
  21. Definition: A structure that aims to inform, explain, or clarify a topic without personal opinions or arguments.
  22. Purpose: To raise awareness about an issue and encourage critical thinking about possible resolutions. This structure is effective in persuasive writing, reports, and proposals.
  23. Purpose: To provide insights into the subjects being compared, helping readers make informed choices or understand concepts more deeply. This structure is commonly used in analytical essays and reviews.
  24. Definition: A pattern that outlines the benefits and drawbacks of a particular topic or decision.
  25. Narrative
  26. Expository
  27. Advantage/Disadvantage (Pros/Cons)
  28. Definition: A structure that highlights similarities and differences between two or more subjects.
  29. Definition: A structure that organizes subjects into categories based on shared characteristics.
  30. Cause and Effect