Text Structure

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What is the chronological text structure?

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A text structure that presents events in the order they occur, often using signal words like 'first', 'next', and 'last'.

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What are signal words for chronological text structure?

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Signal words include 'first', 'now', 'later', and specific dates.

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What does the cause and effect text structure explain?

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It explains why something happened (the cause) and the results of that event (the effect).

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What are signal words for cause and effect text structure?

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Signal words include 'if/then', 'therefore', and 'because'.

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What is the sequence text structure?

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A text structure that describes the order in which steps or events occur.

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What is the description text structure?

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A text structure that provides details about a topic, including characteristics and examples.

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What are common signal words for description text structure?

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Signal words include 'for example', 'such as', and 'includes'.

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What is the problem/solution text structure?

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

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What are signal words for problem/solution text structure?

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Signal words include 'problem', 'solution', 'one way to solve', and 'to address this'.

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How can you identify a chronological text structure in a passage?

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Look for time-related signal words and a clear sequence of events.