Text Structures

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What is chronological order?

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A text structure that presents information in the order it occurs, step-by-step.

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What is description in text structures?

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A text structure that provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What words signal cause and effect?

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Words like 'because', 'as a result of', and 'due to' indicate a cause and effect relationship.

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What is cause and effect?

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

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What is compare and contrast?

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A text structure that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is problem and solution?

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

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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 for readers to understand.

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What is an example of chronological order?

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A timeline of events in a person's life, such as 'In 2000, I was born; in 2005, I started school.'

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What is an example of description?

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Describing a beach: 'The beach has golden sand, clear blue water, and tall palm trees.'

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What are signal words for chronological order?

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Words like 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'finally' signal chronological order.