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8:00 - American Idol9:00 – Glee10:00 – News11:00 – More News11:30 – Jay Leno

What is chronological

order

Small cars use less gasoline than big

trucks. Cars do not roll over as easy as big tall trucks. Both vehicles

have a right to the road.

What is compare and contrast

Texting and driving is dangerous. Just taking your

eyes off the road can be deadly. In some states it is illegal to text and drive.

Drivers need to always use common sense to stay safe.

What is problem and solution

We went to that party the other night and the police busted it. The music was too

loud and there were too many cars on the

grass.

What is cause and effect

Chameleons are lizards that change their color in order to not get eaten by prey. They have color sensor skin cells

that change to whatever color they are resting on!

What is main idea/ description

Problem and Solution

What is, an author will want to explain a

problem, and then show one or more

solutions.

Cause and Effect

What is, a writer will want to explain how one event leads to another.

Compare and Contrast

What is, an author wants to explain how two or

more things are similar and different.

Chronological Order

What is, an author wants to explain events in time order as they happened.

Main Idea/Description

What is, the author offers a main idea statement and then supports that statement with details.

Chronological Order

What is a recipe, driving directions, history book, etc.,

etc.

Cause and Effect

What is an accident report, weather report,

etc., etc.

Compare and Contrast

What is a menu, car buying guide, sports page, etc.,

etc.

Problem and Solution

What is a newspaper article about gang

violence, a commercial about recycling, a

“Save the Sea Turtles” poster, etc., etc.

Main Idea / Description

What is a story about alligators, a billboard

about Disney discounts, etc., etc.

Therefore, as a result, for this

reason

What is Cause and Effect

however, in the same way, likewise, as

opposed to

What is Compare and Contrast

First, then, next, finally

What is Chronological

Order

Threat, difficulty, struggle, hope,

answer, possibility

What is Problem and Solution

One reason, for example, several

kinds, some factors, etc.

What is Main Idea

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What is Cause and Effect

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What is Chronological

Order

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What is Main Idea

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What is Compare and Contrast

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What is Problem and Solution

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Alligators can be a dilemma in residential areas. They seem still and harmless but will strike fast when hungry or in danger. Crocodiles are rarely found in residential areas but are also dangerous in the wild. The key with both of these reptiles is to use common sense and respect.

Problem / Solution A problem was first stated with a possiblesolution at the end.