Text Structure

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What is the text structure that highlights similarities and differences between two or more subjects?

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Compare & Contrast

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What are some clue words that indicate chronological order in a text?

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First, next, finally, after, 8:30

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What text structure explains the relationship between an event and its outcome?

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Cause & Effect

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Which clue words are commonly associated with cause and effect text structure?

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Because, as a result of, due to

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What is the text structure that presents a problem and offers one or more solutions?

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Problem & Solution

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What is the purpose of using compare and contrast text structure?

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To analyze the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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How can chronological order be identified in a narrative?

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By looking for time-related words and phrases that indicate the sequence of events.

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What is an example of a cause and effect relationship in a story?

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Billy felt sick after eating all his candy; the cause is eating too much candy, and the effect is feeling sick.

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What type of text structure would you use to explain the steps in a process?

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Sequential or Chronological Order

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What are some common signal words for problem and solution text structure?

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A problem is, solve, solution, challenge, answer.