Text Structures

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What is Sequence in text structures?

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Sequence is a text structure that presents information in a specific order, often using signal words like 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'last'.

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What are signal words for Sequence?

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Signal words for Sequence include: first, next, finally, after.

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What is Cause and Effect in text structures?

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Cause and Effect is a text structure that explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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What is an example of Cause and Effect?

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An example is: 'It rained heavily (cause), so the streets flooded (effect).'

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What is Compare and Contrast in text structures?

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Compare and Contrast is a text structure that discusses the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What are signal words for Compare and Contrast?

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Signal words for Compare and Contrast include: similarly, on the other hand, however, and unlike.

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What is the Problem and Solution text structure?

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Problem and Solution is a text structure that presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions.

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What is an example of Problem and Solution?

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An example is: 'The city faced pollution (problem), so they implemented recycling programs (solution).'

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What is Description in text structures?

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Description is a text structure that provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What are signal words for Description?

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Signal words for Description include: for example, such as, and to illustrate.