Text Structure Signal Words

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What is the purpose of signal words in text structures?

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Signal words help readers identify the organization of a text and understand the relationships between ideas.

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What text structure is indicated by the signal word 'similar'?

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Compare and Contrast.

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What text structure is indicated by the signal word 'followed'?

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Chronological Order.

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What text structure is indicated by the signal word 'due to'?

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Cause and Effect.

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What text structure is indicated by the signal word 'solve'?

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Problem and Solution.

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What text structure is indicated by the signal word 'like'?

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Compare and Contrast.

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What are some common signal words for Cause and Effect text structure?

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Because, due to, as a result, therefore.

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What are some common signal words for Chronological Order text structure?

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First, next, then, finally.

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What are some common signal words for Compare and Contrast text structure?

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Similarly, on the other hand, unlike, in contrast.

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What are some common signal words for Problem and Solution text structure?

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Problem, solution, solve, answer.