Text Structures

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What is a text structure?

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A text structure is the way information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the content better.

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What are the common types of text structures?

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

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What does 'Cause and Effect' mean in text structures?

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'Cause and Effect' explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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What is 'Compare and Contrast' in text structures?

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'Compare and Contrast' shows how two or more things are alike (compare) and how they are different (contrast).

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What does 'Chronological Order' mean?

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'Chronological Order' organizes events in the order they happen, from first to last.

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What is a 'Problem and Solution' text structure?

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'Problem and Solution' presents an issue and then discusses ways to solve it.

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What signal words might indicate a 'Cause and Effect' 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' structure?

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

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What signal words might indicate a 'Chronological Order' structure?

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Signal words include 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'finally'.

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What signal words might indicate a 'Problem and Solution' structure?

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Signal words include 'issue', 'solution', 'problem', and 'resolution'.