Text Structure

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to the way information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What is description text structure?

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A text structure that provides details and examples to explain a topic.

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What is compare and contrast text structure?

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A text structure that shows how two or more things are different or similar.

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What is sequential text structure?

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A text structure that presents events in the order they occur.

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What is cause and effect text structure?

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A text structure that explains reasons why something happened and the results of that event.

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Example of description text structure:

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The banana split had three scoops of ice-cream: chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla, topped with whipped cream and a cherry.

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Example of compare and contrast text structure:

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Strawberry ice-cream may contain pieces of fruit, while chocolate usually does not.

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Example of sequential text structure:

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First, I scooped the ice-cream, then I added the toppings, and finally, I served it.

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Example of cause and effect text structure:

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Because it was hot outside, I decided to eat ice-cream.

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What is the purpose of using text structure in writing?

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Text structure helps organize information clearly, making it easier for readers to understand and follow.