Text Structure

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What is Text Structure?

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Text structure refers to the way information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas and the overall message.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures include Cause and Effect, Compare and Contrast, Problem and Solution, Sequence, and Chronological.

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What does Cause and Effect text structure explain?

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

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What are signal words for Cause and Effect?

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Signal words for Cause and Effect include 'because', 'therefore', 'if/then', and 'as a result'.

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What does Compare and Contrast text structure focus on?

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Compare and Contrast text structure focuses on finding similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What are signal words for Compare and Contrast?

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Signal words for Compare and Contrast include 'similarly', 'on the other hand', 'but', and 'however'.

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What is Sequence text structure?

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

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What are signal words for Sequence?

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Signal words for Sequence include 'first', 'next', 'then', 'after', and 'finally'.

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What is Chronological text structure?

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Chronological text structure organizes events in the order they occurred, often using specific dates or time markers.

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What are signal words for Chronological text structure?

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Signal words for Chronological text structure include 'before', 'after', 'during', and specific dates.