Text Structure

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to how information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What are the four main types of text structures?

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1. Compare and Contrast 2. Cause and Effect 3. Sequence 4. Description

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean?

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Compare and contrast is a text structure that shows how two or more things are similar and different.

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What is an example of 'cause and effect'?

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An example of cause and effect is: 'The rain caused the river to rise.' The rain is the cause, and the rising river is the effect.

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What does 'sequence' mean in text structure?

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Sequence is a text structure that presents events or steps in the order they happen.

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What is an example of a sequence?

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An example of a sequence is: 'First, I wake up. Then, I brush my teeth. Finally, I eat breakfast.'

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What does 'description' mean in text structure?

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

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What is an example of a description?

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An example of a description is: 'The cat is fluffy, has green eyes, and loves to play with yarn.'

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How can you identify a 'compare and contrast' text?

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You can identify a compare and contrast text by looking for words like 'similar,' 'different,' 'on the other hand,' or 'however.'

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What are signal words for 'cause and effect'?

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Signal words for cause and effect include 'because,' 'therefore,' 'as a result,' and 'consequently.'