Text Structure Sort

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to how information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What are the five common types of text structures?

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1. Description 2. Order and Sequence 3. Compare and Contrast 4. Problem and Solution 5. Cause and Effect

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What is the description text structure?

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Description text structure provides details about a topic, including characteristics, features, and examples.

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What is the order and sequence text structure?

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Order and sequence text structure presents information in a specific order, often used for instructions or timelines.

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What is the compare and contrast text structure?

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

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What is the problem and solution text structure?

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Problem and solution text structure identifies a problem and discusses one or more solutions.

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What is the cause and effect text structure?

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

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How can you identify a description text structure in a passage?

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Look for descriptive language, adjectives, and examples that provide details about a specific topic.

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What signal words might indicate a cause and effect text structure?

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Signal words include 'because', 'therefore', 'as a result', and 'due to'.

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What signal words might indicate a compare and contrast text structure?

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Signal words include 'similarly', 'on the other hand', 'however', and 'in contrast'.

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CCSS.RI.8.5

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