Main Idea and Text Structure

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What does 'description' mean in text structure?

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Description provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea to help the reader visualize it.

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What is 'cause and effect' in writing?

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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 are 'compare and contrast' in text structure?

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Compare and contrast shows how two or more things are similar and different.

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What is 'chronological order'?

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

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What is a 'problem and solution' text structure?

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

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall message or point of the paragraph.

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What type of words indicate a 'cause and effect' relationship?

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Words like 'because', 'as a result', and 'due to' indicate a cause and effect relationship.

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What is an example of a 'description' in writing?

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An example of description is: 'The sky was a brilliant shade of blue, dotted with fluffy white clouds.'

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What is the purpose of 'compare and contrast' writing?

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The purpose is to highlight similarities and differences between two or more subjects.