Text Structures

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What is a text structure?

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A text structure is the way an author organizes information in a text to help readers understand the content.

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Name a text structure used to show similarities and differences.

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Compare and Contrast.

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Which text structure explains the relationship between events, where one event causes another?

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Cause and Effect.

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What text structure would you use to outline steps in a process?

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Order and Sequence.

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What is the purpose of using different text structures in writing?

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To organize ideas and present information clearly.

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Which transition word indicates a comparison?

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Similarly.

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What text structure would be appropriate for discussing a problem and its potential solutions?

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Problem and Solution.

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What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

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Lifting weights strengthens bones.

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What text structure is used to describe a topic in detail?

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Description.

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Which text structure would you use to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a topic?

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Compare and Contrast.