Text Structures

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What is the text structure that includes many adjectives, examples, or characteristics?

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Description

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What type of writing considers similarities and differences?

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Compare and Contrast

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Identify the text structure used in the following paragraph: 'Moths and butterflies often look similar. Both have large wings and long, thin bodies, and both start their lives as caterpillars. However, butterflies usually have brighter colors on their wings than moths. Also, butterflies are most active during the day, while moths are generally creatures of the night.'

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Compare and Contrast

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Identify the text structure used in the following paragraph: 'The school hallway carried the smell of wax, varnish, and cleaning supplies. Bright, yellow light glared into the hall through the freshly cleaned windows. This highlighted the deep scrapes in the lockers, the chips in the wall tiles, and the spider webs hanging in the corner.'

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Description

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In which type of writing would you see words/phrases such as because, as a result of, and due to?

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Cause and Effect

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What is the text structure that presents events in the order they happen?

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Order and Sequence

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What is the purpose of using the Compare and Contrast text structure?

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To highlight similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the main focus of the Cause and Effect text structure?

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To show how one event leads to another.

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What type of text structure would you use to explain a problem and its solution?

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Problem and Solution

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What is an example of a text structure that organizes information based on time?

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Order and Sequence