Text Structures

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What is cause and effect?

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Cause and effect explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect). For example, if it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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What are key words for compare and contrast?

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Key words for compare and contrast include: on the other hand, unlike, like, difference, same as.

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What is sequence?

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Sequence is the order in which events happen. It can be shown with words like first, next, then, finally.

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What does sequence mean in terms of steps?

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Sequence refers to a series of steps or events that follow one after another.

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What is compare and contrast?

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Compare and contrast is how we look at two or more topics or ideas to see how they are similar or different.

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What are some examples of cause and effect?

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Examples include: 1. If you eat too much candy (cause), you might get a stomach ache (effect). 2. If the sun shines (cause), the ice cream melts (effect).

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What is a descriptive text structure?

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Descriptive text structure provides details about a topic, using adjectives and sensory details to create a picture in the reader's mind.

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What are some key words for sequence?

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Key words for sequence include: first, next, then, finally, before, after.

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What is the purpose of compare and contrast?

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

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How can you identify a sequence in a story?

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You can identify a sequence in a story by looking for the order of events and how they lead from one to the next.