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.

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean?

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To compare and contrast means to identify similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is a 'cause and effect' relationship?

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A cause and effect relationship shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What is 'sequence/chronological' order?

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Sequence or chronological order is the arrangement of events in the order they occur in time.

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What is a 'problem and solution' text structure?

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

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What is a 'descriptive' text structure?

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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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Give an example of 'compare and contrast'.

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Comparing apples and oranges: Both are fruits, but apples are usually sweet and crunchy, while oranges are juicy and citrusy.

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Give an example of 'cause and effect'.

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If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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What is an example of 'sequence/chronological' order?

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First, I wake up, then I brush my teeth, and finally, I eat breakfast.

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What is an example of 'problem and solution'?

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Problem: Students are not studying enough. Solution: Teachers can provide extra study sessions.