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Certain words and phrases, known as “signal words,” help writers organize their texts in a logical structur
These signal words also help readers understand the purpose of the text they are reading by giving
information about text structure.
Can you think of additional signal words or phrases that may be appropriate for each type of text
structure?
Text Structure
Signal Words and Phrases
Problem and Solution
therefore
so that
since
consequently
Description
characteristics
for example
to show
including
Proposition and Support
evidence
claim
support
theory
shows
Chronology and Sequence
first
second
third
fourth
fifth
next
last
finally
after
then
Cause and Effect
therefore
since
because
due to
as a result of
if...then
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Comparison and Contrast
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however
on the other hand
similarly
in contrast
just as
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