Text Structure ) Organizational Patterns

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What is the description (main idea) text structure?

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A text structure that provides details about a main idea, often including characteristics or examples.

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What are some signal words for problem and solution text structure?

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Answer, concern, difficulty, dilemma, future challenge, one option, question, so that, solve.

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What does the sequence text structure describe?

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A text structure that outlines a series of events or steps in a specific order.

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What is the purpose of cause and effect text structure?

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To show how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What does compare and contrast text structure do?

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It explains how two things are alike and how they are different.

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What is an example of a problem and solution text structure?

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A text that discusses a problem (like car accidents due to phone use) and proposes a solution (like disabling phones in cars).

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What are some signal words for sequence text structure?

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First, next, then, finally, before, after.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The central point or concept that the author wants to convey.

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How can you identify a cause and effect relationship in a text?

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Look for phrases that indicate causation, such as 'because', 'as a result', or 'leads to'.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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