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What is Text Structure?

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

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What is Cause and Effect?

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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 Problem and Solution?

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

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What is Order and Sequence?

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Order and Sequence is a text structure that presents information in a specific order, often showing steps or events in a chronological manner.

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What is Compare and Contrast?

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

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Example of Cause and Effect: Eating too much sugar.

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Eating too much sugar can lead to cavities in teeth.

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Example of Problem and Solution: Air pollution.

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Air pollution is a problem; scientists are working on solutions like cleaner energy sources.

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Example of Order and Sequence: Life cycle of a butterfly.

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The life cycle of a butterfly includes stages: egg, caterpillar, pupa, and adult.

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Example of Compare and Contrast: Cats and Dogs.

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Cats are usually independent, while dogs are often more social and require more attention.

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What is Description in text structure?

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Description is a text structure that provides details about a topic, helping to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

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