Text Structures

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What is the text structure that compares and contrasts two or more items?

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Compare & Contrast

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What text structure describes the order in which events occur?

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Sequence

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Which key words indicate a Compare & Contrast text structure?

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like, similar, both, different, while

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What is the purpose of a Sequence text structure?

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To explain the chronology of events or the order of steps in a process.

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What text structure explains the reasons why something happened?

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Cause and Effect

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What is a key characteristic of Compare & Contrast text structures?

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They highlight similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What type of text structure would you use to list steps in a recipe?

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Sequence

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What is the main focus of a Cause and Effect text structure?

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To explain the relationship between events, where one event leads to another.

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What text structure is often used in scientific writing to explain processes?

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Cause and Effect

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What are some examples of Compare & Contrast text structures in everyday writing?

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Comparing two products, contrasting two characters in a story.