Text Structure Key Signal Words

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What is the text structure associated with the signal words: dilemma, issue, solve, because?

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Problem/Solution

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What text structure is indicated by the signal words: before, after, first, second?

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Sequence

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Identify the text structure that uses the signal words: also, both, unlike, yet.

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Compare/Contrast

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What text structure is represented by the signal words: also, both, on the other hand?

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Compare and Contrast

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What text structure is indicated by the signal words: as a result of, cause, due to, reason?

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Cause and Effect

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What are signal words and why are they important in understanding text structure?

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Signal words are words or phrases that indicate the organization of a text and help readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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List three examples of signal words for the problem/solution text structure.

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Dilemma, issue, solve.

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What is the purpose of using sequence signal words in a text?

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To indicate the order of events or steps in a process.

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How do compare/contrast signal words help in understanding a text?

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They highlight similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Provide an example of a cause and effect relationship using signal words.

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The storm caused flooding; as a result, many homes were damaged.