Text Structure

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What is the purpose of a description in writing?

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To explain or describe a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What type of writing considers similarities and differences?

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Compare and contrast.

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What is an example of compare and contrast?

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Apples and oranges are both fruits, but they have different skins and tastes.

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What words might you find in problem and solution writing?

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Words like 'problem is', 'solve', or 'solution'.

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What is the main focus of problem and solution writing?

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To present a problem and offer one or more solutions.

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What does chronological order mean?

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It means arranging events in the order they happened.

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What type of writing uses cause and effect?

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It explains how one event leads to another.

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Give an example of cause and effect.

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If it rains, the ground gets wet.

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What is a key feature of compare and contrast writing?

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It highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the main idea of a description?

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To provide detailed information about a subject.