Text Structures

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What are clue words that indicate compare and contrast?

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similar, different, common, on the other hand

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What text structure explains why something happened or explains the effects of something?

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Cause or Effect

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When you are finding similarities and differences within a text, what text structure is this format?

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Compare and Contrast

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What are clue words that indicate problem and solution?

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threat, difficulty, possibility, hope

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What text structure talks about order in time?

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Chronological

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What is the definition of 'text structure'?

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The way a text is organized to help readers understand the information.

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What is 'cause and effect'?

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A text structure that explains reasons why something happened and the results of that action.

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean?

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To look for similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is a 'problem and solution' text structure?

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A format that presents a problem and discusses ways to solve it.

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What are 'clue words' in text structures?

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Words that help identify the type of text structure being used.