Text Structures

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What is Chronological Order?

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A text structure that presents events in the order they happen, using key words like first, next, then, and last.

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What is Problem & Solution?

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A text structure that presents a problem and describes how it can be or is solved.

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What is Compare & Contrast?

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A text structure that discusses the similarities and differences between two or more subjects, using key words like however, similarly, like, and unlike.

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What is Cause & 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 Descriptive Text Structure?

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

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Key words for Chronological Order?

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first, next, then, last, years, numbers.

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Key words for Problem & Solution?

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problem, solution, resolution.

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Key words for Compare & Contrast?

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however, similarly, like, unlike.

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Example of Compare & Contrast?

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While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes.

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Example of Problem & Solution?

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A story that presents a problem, like a lost dog, and describes how the characters find the dog.