Text Structures

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What is a text structure?

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A text structure is the way information is organized in a written work. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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

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What does 'Cause and Effect' mean in text structures?

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'Cause and Effect' describes a relationship where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What are clue words for Cause and Effect?

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Clue words for Cause and Effect include: because, as a result of, due to, and therefore.

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What does 'Problem and Solution' mean in text structures?

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'Problem and Solution' presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What are clue words for Problem and Solution?

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Clue words for Problem and Solution include: problem, solution, solve, and issue.

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What does 'Sequence' mean in text structures?

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'Sequence' refers to the order in which events or steps occur, often using chronological order.

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What are clue words for Sequence?

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Clue words for Sequence include: first, next, then, finally, and after.

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What does 'Compare and Contrast' mean in text structures?

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'Compare and Contrast' highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What are clue words for Compare and Contrast?

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Clue words for Compare and Contrast include: similar, different, alike, and on the other hand.