Text Structures

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What is a descriptive text structure?

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A descriptive text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, helping the reader visualize it.

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What are key words for compare and contrast?

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Key words include: on the other hand, unlike, like, difference, same as.

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What does cause and effect mean?

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Cause and effect explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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What is the purpose of compare and contrast?

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To show how two or more topics or ideas are similar or different.

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What are key words for problem and solution?

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Key words include: problem is, issues are, solved by.

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What is a sequence text structure?

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A sequence text structure presents information in a specific order, often chronological.

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What is the purpose of a problem and solution text structure?

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To identify a problem and propose one or more solutions.

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What is an example of cause and effect?

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If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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How can you identify a descriptive text?

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Look for sensory details and adjectives that create a vivid picture.

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What is the difference between compare and contrast?

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To compare is to look for similarities, while to contrast is to look for differences.