Text Structure

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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 is cause and effect text structure?

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Cause and effect text structure shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect). For example, 'Because it rained, the ground got wet.'

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What is compare and contrast text structure?

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Compare and contrast text structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects. Words like 'like' and 'unlike' are often used.

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What is description text structure?

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Description text structure provides details about a topic, often using words like 'for example' or 'characteristics are'.

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What is order and sequence text structure?

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Order and sequence text structure organizes information in a specific order, often using words like 'first', 'next', and 'last'.

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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 offers one or more solutions. For example, 'Many students struggle with math; tutoring can help them improve.'

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What signal words indicate cause and effect?

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Signal words for cause and effect include 'because', 'therefore', 'as a result', and 'due to'.

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What signal words indicate compare and contrast?

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Signal words for compare and contrast include 'similarly', 'on the other hand', 'however', and 'in contrast'.

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What signal words indicate description?

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

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What signal words indicate order and sequence?

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Signal words for order and sequence include 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'finally'.