Text Structure

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What is text structure?

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

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What is sequence in text structure?

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Sequence is a text structure that presents information in a specific order, often showing steps or events in chronological order.

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What does compare and contrast mean?

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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 cause and effect in text structure?

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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 description in text structure?

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

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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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 story.

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A recipe is an example of sequence, as it lists the steps to make a dish in the order they should be followed.

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How can you identify compare and contrast in a text?

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Look for words like 'similar', 'different', 'on the other hand', or 'however' to identify compare and contrast.

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What are some signal words for cause and effect?

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

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What is an example of description in a text?

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A passage that describes a beach, mentioning the sand, waves, and sun, is an example of description.