TEXT STRUCTURES!

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What is a text structure?

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A text structure is the way in which information is organized in a text, helping readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What text structure explains how one event leads to another?

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Cause / Effect.

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What text structure is used to discuss similarities and differences?

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Compare and Contrast.

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What are clue words for compare and contrast?

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Similar, different, common, on the other hand, Venn diagram.

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What text structure describes characteristics of a subject?

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Description.

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What is the difference between text structures and text features?

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Text structures focus on how ideas are organized, while text features focus on elements outside the main text, like titles and graphics.

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What text structure would you use to outline a problem and its solution?

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Problem and Solution.

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What text structure organizes events in the order they occur?

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Chronological / Sequential Order.

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What is an example of a text feature?

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A title, subtitle, or graphic aid.

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What text structure would best organize a timeline of events?

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Chronological / Sequential Order.