Text Structure

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5th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is text structure?
Back
Text structure refers to the way information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.
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CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'compare and contrast' mean?
Back
To compare and contrast means to identify similarities and differences between two or more subjects.
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CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a 'cause and effect' relationship?
Back
A cause and effect relationship shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).
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CCSS.RI.3.3
CCSS.RI.4.3
CCSS.RI.5.3
CCSS.RI.6.3
CCSS.RI.7.3
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is 'sequence/chronological' order?
Back
Sequence or chronological order is the arrangement of events in the order they occur in time.
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CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a 'problem and solution' text structure?
Back
A problem and solution text structure presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.
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CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a 'descriptive' text structure?
Back
Descriptive text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.
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CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of 'compare and contrast'.
Back
Comparing apples and oranges: Both are fruits, but apples are usually sweet and crunchy, while oranges are juicy and citrusy.
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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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