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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to how information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures include sequence, description, cause and effect, problem and solution, and compare and contrast.

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What does 'sequence' mean in text structure?

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Sequence is a text structure that presents information in a specific order, often using chronological terms like 'first', 'next', and 'finally'.

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What is a 'description' text structure?

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Description text structure provides details about a topic, including characteristics, features, and examples.

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What does 'cause and effect' mean in text structure?

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

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What is '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 does 'compare and contrast' mean in text structure?

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

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What key words might indicate a sequence text structure?

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Key words for sequence include 'first', 'next', 'then', 'after that', and 'finally'.

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What key words might indicate a description text structure?

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Key words for description include 'for example', 'such as', and 'characteristics'.

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What key words might indicate a cause and effect text structure?

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Key words for cause and effect include 'because', 'as a result', 'therefore', and 'leads to'.

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