Text Structures

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What is a text structure?

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A text structure is the way information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the content better.

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What is sequence in text structures?

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Sequence is a text structure that shows the order in which events happen or steps in a process.

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What is cause and effect in text structures?

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Cause and effect is a text structure that explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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What is compare and contrast in text structures?

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Compare and contrast is a text structure that highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is description in text structures?

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Description is a text structure that provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea to help the reader visualize it.

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What is problem and solution in text structures?

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Problem and solution is a text structure that presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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Give an example of sequence in a daily routine.

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An example of sequence is: 1. Wake up, 2. Brush teeth, 3. Eat breakfast, 4. Go to school.

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What is an example of cause and effect?

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An example of cause and effect is: 'It rained (cause), so the ground got wet (effect).'

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How can you compare and contrast two animals?

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You can compare and contrast by discussing their similarities (e.g., both are mammals) and differences (e.g., one can fly, the other cannot).

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What is a descriptive sentence about a tree?

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A descriptive sentence is: 'The tall oak tree has thick, green leaves and a sturdy trunk that provides shade on hot days.'