Text Structures and Controlling Idea

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What is text structure?

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

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What are the common types of text structures?

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Common types include Problem and Solution, Cause and Effect, Compare and Contrast, Description, and Sequential Order.

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What is a controlling idea?

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A controlling idea is the main point or argument that the author wants to convey in a passage.

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What does 'Problem and Solution' text structure mean?

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This structure presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What does 'Cause and Effect' text structure mean?

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This structure explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What does 'Compare and Contrast' text structure mean?

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This structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What does 'Description' text structure mean?

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This structure provides detailed information about a topic, often using sensory details.

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What does 'Sequential Order' text structure mean?

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This structure presents information in a specific order, often chronological, showing the sequence of events.

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How can you identify the text structure of a passage?

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Look for signal words, the organization of ideas, and the main purpose of the text.

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What is an example of a controlling idea in a passage about bees?

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There are new problems emerging as a result of bees disappearing. Although they can be pesky, they are important to our ecosystem.