RI7.5: Text Structures

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to the way a text is organized, including how ideas are arranged and presented to the reader.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean in text structure?

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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 keywords indicate a compare and contrast structure?

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Keywords include: similar, different, common, on the other hand.

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What is a 'problem and solution' text structure?

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A problem and solution text structure presents an issue and discusses ways to resolve it.

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What keywords indicate a problem and solution structure?

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Keywords include: problem is, solve, solution.

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What is 'order and sequence' in text structure?

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Order and sequence is a text structure that presents information in a chronological or step-by-step manner.

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What keywords indicate an order and sequence structure?

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Keywords include: first, next, then, finally.

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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 reasons why something happened and the results of that event.

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What keywords indicate a cause and effect structure?

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Keywords include: because, therefore, as a result.