Signal Word Signposts Anchor Chart
Text Structure
Signal Word Signposts
Sequence
Signal Words
First, Next, Then, Finally, Before, After, Later, Last
Sentence Starter
"First, the author explains..."
Cause &
Effect
Signal Words
Because, Since, So, Therefore, Result, If... then
Sentence Starter
"Because of this event..."
Compare
& Contrast
Signal Words
Both, Alike, Same, But, Unlike, However, Different
Sentence Starter
"Both things are alike in..."
Problem
& Solution
Signal Words
Problem, Issue, Solve, Solution, Fix, Help, Answer
Sentence Starter
"The problem was solved by..."
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