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. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures include: 1. Compare and Contrast 2. Sequence 3. Cause and Effect 4. Problem and Solution 5. Description.

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What does 'Compare and Contrast' mean in text structures?

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'Compare and Contrast' means to identify similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What signal words indicate a Compare and Contrast structure?

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

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What is a Sequence text structure?

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A Sequence text structure presents information in a specific order or steps, often using time-related words.

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What are some signal words for Sequence?

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

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What does 'Cause and Effect' mean in text structures?

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'Cause and Effect' explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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What are some signal words for Cause and Effect?

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Signal words for Cause and Effect include: 'because', 'therefore', 'as a result', and 'due to'.

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What is a Problem and Solution text structure?

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A Problem and Solution text structure presents an issue and discusses ways to solve it.

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What are some signal words for Problem and Solution?

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Signal words for Problem and Solution include: 'problem', 'solution', 'to solve', and 'one way to fix'.