Text Structure Key Signal Words

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What are signal words for compare and contrast?

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Signal words for compare and contrast include: also, both, unlike, yet.

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What are signal words for chronological order?

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Signal words for chronological order include: 1950, 1952, next, 1960.

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What are signal words for cause and effect?

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Signal words for cause and effect include: as a result of, cause, due to, reason.

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What are signal words for problem/solution?

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Signal words for problem/solution include: dilemma, issue, solve, because.

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Define 'compare and contrast'.

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Compare and contrast is a text structure that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Define 'chronological order'.

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Chronological order is a text structure that arranges events in the order they occurred in time.

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Define 'cause and effect'.

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Cause and effect is a text structure that explains reasons why something happened and the results of that event.

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Define 'problem/solution'.

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Problem/solution is a text structure that presents an issue and discusses ways to resolve it.

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What is the purpose of signal words in text?

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Signal words help readers understand the organization of the text and the relationships between ideas.

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Give an example of a text using compare and contrast structure.

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An example is discussing cats and dogs, highlighting their similarities and differences.