Text Structures

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What is Sequence or Chronological Order?

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A text structure that tells the order of events, listed steps, and may include dates and times.

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What is Compare and Contrast?

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A text structure that describes the similarities and differences between two or more objects.

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What is Cause and Effect?

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A text structure that explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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What are key words associated with Compare and Contrast?

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Key words include alike, like, both, unlike, but, different, on the other hand, as well as.

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What is a Problem and Solution text structure?

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A text structure that presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions.

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What is an example of Sequence or Chronological Order?

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Describing the steps in the chocolate making process.

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What is an example of Compare and Contrast?

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Explaining how basketballs and volleyballs are both used in sports but are made of very different materials.

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What is an example of Cause and Effect?

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Explaining why many animals of the rain forest are losing their homes.

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What is an example of Problem and Solution?

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Explaining how to prevent a house fire and what to do if there is a fire.

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What is the purpose of using text structures?

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To organize information in a way that makes it easier to understand and analyze.