Text Structure Review

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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.

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What are the common types of text structures?

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Common types include cause and effect, chronological order, compare and contrast, problem and solution, and descriptive.

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What does 'cause and effect' mean in text structure?

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'Cause and effect' shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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Give an example of cause and effect.

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Eating ice cream too quickly can cause an ice cream headache.

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What is 'chronological order'?

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

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Provide an example of chronological order.

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A story about a day at the beach might start with waking up, then going to the beach, and finally returning home.

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean?

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'Compare and contrast' highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Give an example of compare and contrast.

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Comparing cats and dogs: Both are pets, but cats are usually more independent while dogs are more social.

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What is 'problem and solution' text structure?

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'Problem and solution' presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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Provide an example of problem and solution.

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The problem of pollution can be addressed by recycling and using less plastic.