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 are the common types of text structures?

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Common types include Cause and Effect, Problem and Solution, Compare and Contrast, Description, and Sequence.

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What does Cause and Effect mean in text structure?

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Cause and Effect shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect). For example, 'The dodo was hunted to extinction because it was not startled by gunshots.'

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What is a Problem and Solution text structure?

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Problem and Solution presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions. For example, 'The dodo faced extinction due to hunting; conservation efforts could have helped.'

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What does Compare and Contrast mean in text structure?

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Compare and Contrast highlights similarities and differences between two or more subjects. For example, 'The cardinal is red, while the cedar waxwing is brown.'

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What is a Description text structure?

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Description provides details about a subject, often using adjectives. For example, 'Beagles are intelligent, good-natured, and playful dogs.'

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What are clue words for Cause and Effect?

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Clue words include 'because,' 'as a result,' and 'therefore.' They signal a cause and effect relationship.

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What are clue words for Problem and Solution?

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Clue words include 'problem,' 'solution,' 'difficulty,' and 'hope.' They indicate a problem and its resolution.

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What is Sequence in text structure?

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Sequence refers to the order in which events happen. Clue words include 'first,' 'next,' and 'last.'

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How can you identify Compare and Contrast in a text?

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Look for clue words like 'similar,' 'both,' 'unlike,' and 'on the other hand.' They indicate comparisons and contrasts.