Text Structures

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What is a sequence?

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A sequence is a series of steps or events that happen in a specific order.

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What does descriptive mean?

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Descriptive means providing details about something, explaining what it is like.

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What is cause and effect?

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

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What are key words for sequence?

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Key words for sequence include first, next, then, and finally.

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What does problem and solution mean?

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Problem and solution describes a situation where there is a problem and a way to fix it.

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What is compare and contrast?

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Compare and contrast means looking at two or more things to see how they are similar and different.

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Give an example of a sequence.

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An example of a sequence is the steps to make a sandwich: 1. Get the bread, 2. Add peanut butter, 3. Add jelly, 4. Put the other slice of bread on top.

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What is the purpose of descriptive text?

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The purpose of descriptive text is to create a picture in the reader's mind by using details.

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How can you identify cause and effect in a story?

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You can identify cause and effect by looking for clues that show how one event leads to another.

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What is the difference between compare and contrast?

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To compare is to find similarities, while to contrast is to find differences.