Text Structures

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What is Chronological Order?

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A text structure that organizes information in the order of time, showing events as they happen.

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What are transitional words?

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Words that help connect ideas and indicate the order of events, such as first, next, then, and finally.

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What is Cause and Effect?

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A text structure that explains why something happens (the cause) and the result of that action (the effect).

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What is Compare and Contrast?

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A text structure that organizes information by highlighting the similarities and differences between two or more topics.

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What is Plot in a text?

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The sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.

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Give an example of a transitional word used in Chronological Order.

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First.

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How does Cause and Effect help in understanding a text?

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It connects events to their reasons, helping readers understand the relationship between actions and outcomes.

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What type of text structure would you use to discuss the pros and cons of a topic?

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Compare and Contrast.

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What is the main purpose of using transitional words in writing?

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To guide the reader through the text and clarify the relationships between ideas.

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Identify a text structure that would be used in a science article explaining natural disasters.

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Cause and Effect.