Text Structure Pre-Assessment

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What is 'compare & contrast'?

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

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What is 'cause & effect'?

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A text structure that explains why something happens (the cause) and the result of that event (the effect).

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What is 'order & sequence'?

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A text structure that presents information in a specific order, often chronological, detailing steps or events.

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What is 'problem & solution'?

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A text structure that identifies a problem and proposes one or more solutions.

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What does 'chronological order' mean?

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A way of organizing information according to the time sequence in which events occur.

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Give an example of 'compare & contrast'.

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Discussing the differences and similarities between cats and dogs.

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Give an example of 'cause & effect'.

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If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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Give an example of 'order & sequence'.

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Describing the steps to bake a cake: gather ingredients, mix, bake, cool, frost.

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Give an example of 'problem & solution'.

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The problem of traffic congestion and the solution of building more public transport options.

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What is the purpose of using 'order & sequence' in writing?

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To help readers understand the progression of events or steps in a process.