Text Structure Signal Words and Examples

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What are signal words that indicate chronological order?

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Signal words indicating chronological order include: first, next, finally, 8:30, after.

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What words signal the author's organizational pattern in a comparison?

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Words that signal comparison include: both, similar, however, while.

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What is the definition of spatial/description text structure?

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Spatial/description text structure organizes information based on physical location or characteristics.

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What are signal words that indicate cause and effect?

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Signal words indicating cause and effect include: consequently, as a result of, so, therefore.

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What is a cause and effect relationship?

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A cause and effect relationship explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What is the purpose of using signal words in writing?

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Signal words help guide readers through the text by indicating relationships between ideas.

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What are some examples of signal words for problem and solution?

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Examples of signal words for problem and solution include: problem, solution, struggle, promise.

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What is the definition of compare and contrast text structure?

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Compare and contrast text structure highlights similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What are signal words that indicate comparison?

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Signal words indicating comparison include: similar, alike, both, compared to.

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What is the definition of chronological order?

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Chronological order is the arrangement of events in the order they occurred in time.