Text Structure

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to the way information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas and the flow of information.

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What is sequence in text structure?

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Sequence is a text structure that presents events in the order they occur, helping readers follow a timeline or process.

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What does compare and contrast mean in text structure?

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

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What is the purpose of a problem and solution text structure?

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The problem and solution text structure presents a problem and then explains how it can be solved.

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What is cause and effect in text structure?

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Cause and effect is a text structure that shows the relationship between events, where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What is description in text structure?

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Description is a text structure that provides detailed information about a person, place, thing, or idea, often using sensory details.

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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 prepare a dish in the order they should be completed.

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How can you identify a compare and contrast text?

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You can identify a compare and contrast text by looking for words like 'similar', 'different', 'on the other hand', and 'however'.

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What are signal words for problem and solution text structure?

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Signal words for problem and solution include 'problem', 'solution', 'to fix this', and 'the answer is'.

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What is an example of cause and effect?

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An example of cause and effect is: 'The heavy rain (cause) led to flooding (effect).'