Text Structures

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What is the definition of 'Compare'?

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To examine the similarities between two or more things.

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What does 'Compare/Contrast' text structure do?

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It discusses the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What are some signal words for 'Cause and Effect'?

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Words like 'therefore', 'then', 'leads to', and 'since' indicate cause and effect.

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What type of text structure uses the five senses to describe something?

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Description.

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What is 'Sequential' text structure?

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It presents information in a specific order or sequence.

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What is the purpose of 'Problem and Solution' text structure?

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To present a problem and discuss one or more solutions.

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What is the definition of 'Description' in text structures?

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A text structure that provides details about a subject using sensory language.

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What is an example of 'Chronological' text structure?

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A timeline of events presented in the order they occurred.

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What does 'Cause and Effect' explain?

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It explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What is the main focus of 'Compare' text structure?

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To highlight the similarities between two or more items.