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 flow of the writing.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What is 'order & sequence' in writing?

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Order & sequence is a text structure that presents information in a specific order, often step-by-step or chronologically.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What are transitional words?

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Transitional words are words or phrases that help connect ideas and paragraphs, making the writing flow smoothly.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph, guiding the reader on what to expect.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is descriptive writing?

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Descriptive writing uses sensory details and adjectives to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What is 'compare & contrast' writing?

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Compare & contrast writing examines the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What is 'problem & solution' writing?

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Problem & solution writing identifies a problem and proposes one or more solutions to address it.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What does chronological order mean?

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Chronological order means arranging events or information in the order they occurred in time.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What is the purpose of revising writing?

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The purpose of revising writing is to improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality by making necessary changes.

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What are adjectives?

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Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns, providing more detail about them.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A