Text Structures

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What is a text structure?

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A text structure is the way information is organized in a piece of writing.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures are Description, Sequence/Chronology, Cause and Effect, Problem and Solution, and Compare and Contrast.

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What does 'Description' mean in text structures?

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Description provides details about a topic, including characteristics, features, and examples.

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What is 'Sequence/Chronology' in text structures?

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Sequence/Chronology organizes information in the order it happens, often using time markers.

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What does 'Cause and Effect' mean in text structures?

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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 'Problem and Solution' in text structures?

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Problem and Solution presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What does 'Compare and Contrast' mean in text structures?

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Compare and Contrast highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Give an example of a text structure that describes a place.

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An example of a description text structure could be a passage detailing the features of a rainforest.

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How can you identify a Sequence/Chronology text structure?

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You can identify it by looking for words that indicate time order, like 'first', 'next', and 'finally'.

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What signal words might indicate a Cause and Effect text structure?

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Signal words include 'because', 'therefore', 'as a result', and 'due to'.