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 main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures include: 1. Sequence 2. Description 3. Cause & Effect 4. Problem & Solution 5. Compare & Contrast.

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What does 'Sequence' mean in text structures?

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Sequence is a text structure that shows the order in which events happen or steps in a process.

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What is 'Description' in text structures?

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Description is a text structure that provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea.

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

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Cause & Effect is a text structure that explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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What is 'Problem & Solution' in text structures?

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Problem & Solution is a text structure that presents a problem and then explains one or more solutions to that problem.

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What does 'Compare & Contrast' mean in text structures?

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Compare & Contrast is a text structure that highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Give an example of Sequence in a text.

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An example of Sequence is a recipe that lists the steps to make a cake in the order they should be done.

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Give an example of Description in a text.

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An example of Description is a paragraph that describes a beautiful garden with colorful flowers and tall trees.

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Give an example of Cause & Effect in a text.

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An example of Cause & Effect is explaining that when it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).