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 relationships between ideas.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures include Cause and Effect, Compare and Contrast, Sequence, Problem and Solution, and Description.

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What signal words indicate a Cause and Effect text structure?

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Signal words for Cause and Effect include 'if/then', 'therefore', 'because', 'as a result', 'since', and 'due to'.

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What is the purpose of a Sequence text structure?

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A Sequence text structure explains the order in which events happen or the steps to follow in a process.

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What does Compare and Contrast text structure do?

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

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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 to that problem.

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Give an example of a text structure that uses signal words like 'first', 'next', and 'finally'.

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This is an example of a Sequence text structure.

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What type of text structure would you use to explain why a certain event happened?

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You would use a Cause and Effect text structure.

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What is the main focus of a Description text structure?

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A Description text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

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How can you identify a Compare and Contrast text structure in a passage?

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Look for signal words like 'similarly', 'on the other hand', 'but', and 'however'.