Cause-and-Effect and Problem-Solution Texts

Patterns of Development in Writing

Various structures used to organize written texts effectively.

Narrative Text

A type of writing that tells a story or describes a sequence of events.

Descriptive Text

A text that creates a vivid image of a person, place, object, or event using sensory details.

Definition Text

A text that explains the meaning of a term or concept.

Classification-Exemplification Text

A text that categorizes subjects into groups and provides examples to illustrate them.

Comparison-and-Contrast Text

A text that identifies similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

Cause-and-Effect Writing

A practice of critical thinking that logically traces connections among ideas or events to establish relationships.

Cause

The reason an event or phenomenon occurs.

Effect

The result or outcome of a cause.

Thesis Statement

A statement that presents the main idea or argument of an essay.

Body Paragraphs

Sections of an essay that expand on the thesis with supporting details and evidence.

Conclusion

Summarizes key points and reinforces the main idea of the essay.

Problem-Solution Text

focuses on either a problem or solution in a particular area or situation.

Problem-Solution Text

A text structure that focuses on identifying a problem and proposing solutions.

Problem

issue/dillema

Solution

A remedy, fix, or answer to a given problem.

Differences Between Problem-Solution and Cause-and-Effect Texts

Problem-solution texts focus on identifying and solving an issue, while cause-and-effect texts explain why something happened and its consequences.