Text Structures

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What is Text Structure?

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Text Structure refers to the way an author organizes and presents information in a text. It helps readers understand the purpose and flow of the content.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures include: 1. Cause and Effect 2. Problem and Solution 3. Compare and Contrast 4. Sequence 5. Description.

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What signal words indicate Cause and Effect?

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Signal words for Cause and Effect include: if, then, therefore, because, as a result, since, due to.

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What is the purpose of using Cause and Effect text structure?

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The purpose of Cause and Effect text structure is to explain why something happened (the cause) and what happened as a result (the effect).

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Identify the Cause and Effect in this scenario: 'Ray forgot to charge his iPad. As a result, his iPad was dead the next day.'

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Cause: Ray forgot to charge his iPad. Effect: His iPad was dead the next day.

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What is a Problem and Solution text structure?

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Problem and Solution text structure presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What are some signal words for Problem and Solution?

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Signal words for Problem and Solution include: problem, solution, challenge, answer, and resolve.

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How does Compare and Contrast text structure work?

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Compare and Contrast text structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What signal words are commonly used in Compare and Contrast?

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Signal words for Compare and Contrast include: similarly, on the other hand, however, but, and unlike.

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What is Sequence text structure?

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Sequence text structure organizes information in a specific order, often chronological, to show the steps or stages of a process.

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