Text Structures

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What are the six common patterns of text structure?

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Compare & Contrast, Chronological, Description, Listing, Cause & Effect, Problem & Solution

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What are signal words for Compare & Contrast?

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Different from, In contrast, Compared to, Same as, Yet

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What are signal words for Chronological text structure?

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First, Second, Third, Next, Finally

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In what order are stories typically told?

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Chronological order

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What does chronological text structure do?

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It puts facts, events, or concepts in order and traces the development of a topic.

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What is the purpose of Compare & Contrast text structure?

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To highlight similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is a key feature of Cause & Effect text structure?

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It explains reasons why something happened and the results of that event.

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What is the main focus of Problem & Solution text structure?

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To present a problem and propose one or more solutions.

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What does Listing text structure involve?

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It involves presenting information in a list format, often without a specific order.

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What is an example of a signal word for Cause & Effect?

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Because, Therefore, As a result, Consequently.