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 written work, which 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 chronological, cause and effect, problem and solution, compare and contrast, and description.

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What does chronological text structure mean?

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Chronological text structure presents information in the order it occurs, often using time-related words.

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What is a cause and effect text structure?

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Cause and effect text structure explains reasons why something happens (the cause) and the results of that action (the effect).

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What are signal words for cause and effect?

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Signal words for cause and effect include 'because', 'as a result', 'due to', and 'therefore'.

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What is a compare and contrast text structure?

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Compare and contrast text structure discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What are signal words for compare and contrast?

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Signal words for compare and contrast include 'similarly', 'on the other hand', 'however', and 'in contrast'.

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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

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What are signal words for problem and solution?

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Signal words for problem and solution include 'problem', 'solution', 'to solve', and 'one way to fix'.

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What is a descriptive text structure?

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Descriptive text structure provides detailed information about a subject, often using sensory details.