Text Structures Review

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What is Chronological Order?

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A text structure that presents events in the order they happen, often using time-related words like 'first', 'next', and 'finally'.

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What are signal words for Cause and Effect?

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Words like 'as a result of', 'due to', and 'because' indicate a cause and effect relationship.

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What is Cause and Effect?

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A text structure that explains why something happened (cause) and what happened as a result (effect).

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What are signal words for Chronological Order?

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Words such as 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'finally' are used to indicate chronological order.

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What is Compare and Contrast?

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A text structure that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What are signal words for Compare and Contrast?

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Words like 'similarly', 'however', 'on the other hand', and 'but' signal comparisons and contrasts.

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What is Description in text structure?

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A text structure that provides details about a topic, often using adjectives and sensory details.

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What are signal words for Description?

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Words like 'for example', 'such as', and 'to illustrate' are often used in descriptive text.

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What is Problem and Solution?

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A text structure that presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions.

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What are signal words for Problem and Solution?

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Words like 'problem', 'solution', 'one way to solve', and 'to address this' indicate this structure.