Text Structures

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What is Chronological Order?

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Chronological Order is the arrangement of events in the order they occur in time. Key words include: first, next, then, last.

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What does Compare & Contrast mean?

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Compare & Contrast shows the similarities and differences between two or more things.

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What is a Problem & Solution text structure?

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Problem & Solution provides a problem and describes how it can be or is solved.

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What are key words that indicate Chronological Order?

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Key words for Chronological Order include: first, next, then, last, years, numbers.

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What is Cause & Effect?

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Cause & Effect explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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Give an example of Compare & Contrast.

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An example of Compare & Contrast is discussing the similarities and differences between cats and dogs.

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What is the purpose of Problem & Solution text structure?

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The purpose of Problem & Solution is to identify a problem and propose a solution to it.

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What are some examples of Cause & Effect relationships?

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Examples include: 'It rained (cause), so the ground is wet (effect).' or 'Studying hard (cause) leads to good grades (effect).'

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How can you identify Chronological Order in a text?

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You can identify Chronological Order by looking for time-related words and phrases that indicate the sequence of events.

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What is the difference between Compare & Contrast and Problem & Solution?

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Compare & Contrast focuses on similarities and differences, while Problem & Solution focuses on identifying a problem and offering a solution.