Text Structure Review

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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A text structure that presents a problem and then offers one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is a cause and effect text structure?

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A text structure that explains reasons why something happened (cause) and the results of that event (effect).

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What is a sequence text structure?

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A text structure that presents events in the order they occur, often using time-related words.

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What is a description text structure?

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A text structure that provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, often using sensory details.

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What is a compare and contrast text structure?

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A text structure that discusses the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What signal words indicate a sequence text structure?

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First, next, then, after.

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What signal words indicate a cause and effect text structure?

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Due to, because of, as a result, so.

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What signal words indicate a compare and contrast text structure?

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Like, unlike, both, on the other hand.

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What signal words indicate a problem and solution text structure?

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Problem, solution, issue, resolve.

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What is the purpose of using graphic organizers in text structures?

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To visually represent the relationships between ideas and help organize information.