5th Grade - Text Structure

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What is the text structure that explains what happened and why it happens?

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Cause and Effect

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What text structure is used when comparing similarities and differences?

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Compare and Contrast

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What text structure describes a problem and how it was solved?

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Problem and Solution

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What text structure presents events in the order they occur?

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Chronological or Sequence

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In a cause and effect text structure, what does the 'cause' refer to?

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The reason why something happens.

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In a cause and effect text structure, what does the 'effect' refer to?

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The result of a cause.

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What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

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If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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What is the purpose of a descriptive text structure?

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To provide details about a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is an example of compare and contrast?

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Comparing apples and oranges to show their similarities and differences.

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What is the main focus of a problem and solution text structure?

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To identify a problem and propose ways to solve it.