Text Structures

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What is a text structure?

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A text structure is the way information is organized in a text. Common structures include cause and effect, compare and contrast, and sequence.

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What does it mean to compare?

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To compare means to look for similarities between two or more things.

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What does it mean to contrast?

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To contrast means to look for differences between two or more things.

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What is cause and effect?

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Cause and effect is a relationship where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect).

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Give an example of a cause and effect relationship.

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If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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What is a sequence in text structure?

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A sequence is the order in which events happen or steps are taken.

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What is the purpose of using compare and contrast in writing?

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The purpose is to help readers understand the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is a main idea?

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The main idea is the most important point or concept that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support the main idea.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that gives the main points of a text.