Text Structures

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What is a problem & solution text structure?

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

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What is a compare & contrast text structure?

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

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What is a cause & effect text structure?

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A text structure that explains reasons why something happens (cause) and the results of that action (effect).

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What is an order & sequence text structure?

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A text structure that presents information in a specific order or steps, often used in instructions.

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Example of problem & solution:

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A text discusses car accidents caused by phone distractions and suggests a product to disable phones in cars.

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Example of compare & contrast:

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A text compares apples and oranges, highlighting their similarities and differences.

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Example of cause & effect:

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A text explains that students with poor attendance have lower grades because they miss important lessons.

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Example of order & sequence:

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A recipe that lists ingredients and steps to make a cake in the order they should be followed.

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What signal words indicate cause & effect?

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Words like 'because', 'as a result of', and 'due to'.

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What signal words indicate compare & contrast?

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Words like 'similarly', 'on the other hand', and 'however'.