ELA Identifying text structures

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What is the text structure that explains what happened and why it happens?

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Cause and Effect

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What are signal words for Description/MI & D?

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Such as, for instance, in addition, for example

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What text structure is used in the following example: 'Most people who play do not understand exactly why it works. 'Spot It!' may be easy to play, but the math behind it is surprisingly complicated.'?

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Problem and Solution

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What is the text structure that shows events taking place over time or gives steps?

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Chronological

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What are signal words for Problem and Solution?

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Issue, as a result, problem, and so

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What is the text structure that compares two or more things?

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Compare and Contrast

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What is the text structure that provides details about a topic?

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Description/MI & D

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

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To help readers understand the structure and organization of the information.

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What text structure is used when a text lists items or examples?

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Description/MI & D

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What is the text structure that presents a problem and then offers a solution?

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Problem and Solution