Text Structures

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What is Order & Sequence?

Back

A text structure that outlines chronological events or a list of steps in a procedure.

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What is Cause & Effect?

Back

A text structure that describes an event and the effects that follow from that same event.

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What is Compare & Contrast?

Back

A text structure that talks about similarities and differences between people, places, things, etc.

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What is Description?

Back

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

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Give an example of Order & Sequence.

Back

"First, gather your ingredients. Next, mix them together. Finally, bake the mixture in the oven."

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Give an example of Cause & Effect.

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"It rained heavily, so the streets were flooded."

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Give an example of Compare & Contrast.

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"Cats and dogs are both popular pets, but cats are usually more independent than dogs."

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Give an example of Description.

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"The sun is a bright, glowing star that provides light and warmth to our planet."

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What is a key feature of Order & Sequence?

Back

It often uses words like 'first', 'next', and 'finally'.

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What is a key feature of Cause & Effect?

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It often uses words like 'because', 'therefore', and 'as a result'.