Text Features/ Structures

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What is the purpose of using diagrams in texts?

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To visually represent information, such as identifying parts and areas within a subject, like the human brain.

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What graphic organizer is commonly used for comparing and contrasting items?

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Venn Diagram.

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What is NOT considered a type of text structure?

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Contrasts and contradictions.

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What are some keywords that signal a sequence in a text?

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Keywords like 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'finally' signal a sequence.

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How many different types of text structures are commonly recognized?

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There are 5 different types of text structures.

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What is a sequence text structure?

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A sequence text structure presents information in a specific order, often chronological.

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What is a cause and effect text structure?

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A cause and effect text structure explains reasons why something happened and the results of that event.

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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A problem and solution text structure presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions.

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What is a descriptive text structure?

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A descriptive text structure provides detailed information about a topic, often using sensory details.

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What is a compare and contrast text structure?

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A compare and contrast text structure highlights similarities and differences between two or more subjects.