Text Structures (Part One)

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What is a chronological text structure?

Back

A chronological text structure tells a story in the order that events happen, from beginning to end.

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What type of text structure presents a problem and then offers solutions?

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The problem/solution text structure begins with an issue and then provides ways to solve that issue.

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Give an example of a chronological text structure.

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An example is a story about a person's day, detailing what they did from morning to night.

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What is the main purpose of using text structures?

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Text structures help readers understand how information is organized and how to follow the author's ideas.

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What type of text structure would you use to explain how to solve a math problem?

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You would use a problem/solution text structure.

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Identify a key feature of chronological text structure.

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It often uses time words like 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'finally'.

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What is the difference between chronological and problem/solution text structures?

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Chronological structures focus on the order of events, while problem/solution structures focus on identifying an issue and proposing solutions.

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How can recognizing text structures help readers?

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It helps readers better understand the content and follow the author's message more easily.

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What type of text structure is used in news articles that report events?

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Chronological text structure is often used in news articles to report events in the order they occurred.

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What is an example of a problem/solution text structure in a story?

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A story about a student who struggles with homework and finds a planner to help manage their assignments.