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Description text structure:

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Describes a topic by listing characteristics, features, attributes, and examples.

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Cause and effect text structure:

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One thing leads to another.

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Problem/Solution text structure:

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The author presents a problem and one or more possible solutions.

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Chronological/sequence text structure

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Order of events or chronology to inform about events.

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Compare and contrast text structure:

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Explains how two or more elements are alike and different.

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Purpose of problem/solution structure?

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Present a concerning issue and share a remedy.

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Purpose of description text structure?

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To inform the reader about a specific topic.

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Purpose of 'compare and contrast' text structure?

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Explore relationships between elements.

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Purpose of cause and effect text structure?

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Create relationships between events and ideas.

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Chronological text structure organization.

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In lists, series of steps, or by time/date.