TEXT STRUCTURES!

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What are clue words that indicate PROBLEM AND SOLUTION?

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conclude, a reason for, prevent, help, solve

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What are clue words that indicate COMPARE AND CONTRAST?

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similar, different, common, on the other hand, venn diagram

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In which situation could you compare and contrast?

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All of the above (voting for class president, writing an essay about time periods, deciding differences between Harry Potter books).

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What text structure is used when discussing the effects of frequent absences on student grades?

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cause & effect

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What text structure is used to describe the process of making M&Ms?

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sequence/chronological order

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Define 'Text Structure'.

Back

The way a text is organized to convey information, such as cause and effect, problem and solution, or chronological order.

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What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

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Students who are frequently absent often have lower average grades.

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean?

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To examine the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is a 'problem and solution' text structure?

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A structure that presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions.

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What are some common clue words for sequence/chronological order?

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first, next, then, finally.