Text Structures

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What are text structures?

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Text structures are the ways in which information is organized in a text. They help readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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Name the five common text structures.

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1. Description 2. Cause and Effect 3. Compare and Contrast 4. Problem and Solution 5. Chronological Order

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What is a description text structure?

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A description text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, often using adjectives and sensory details.

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What is a cause and effect text structure?

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A cause and effect text structure explains why something happened (the cause) and what happened as a result (the effect).

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What is a compare and contrast text structure?

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A compare and contrast text structure highlights the 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 problem and solution text structure presents an issue and discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is a chronological order text structure?

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A chronological order text structure organizes information according to the sequence of events, often using time markers.

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What signal words indicate a cause and effect relationship?

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Signal words for cause and effect include 'because', 'therefore', 'as a result', and 'due to'.

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What signal words indicate a compare and contrast relationship?

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Signal words for compare and contrast include 'similarly', 'on the other hand', 'however', and 'in contrast'.

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What signal words indicate a problem and solution relationship?

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Signal words for problem and solution include 'problem', 'solution', 'to solve', and 'addressing'.