Text Structures

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What is the Compare & Contrast text structure?

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A text structure that points out things that are alike and different.

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What are some signal words for Compare & Contrast?

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Different from, In contrast, Compared to, Same as, Yet.

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What is the Description text structure?

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A text structure where a topic is explained through details and plenty of information.

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What are some signal words for Sequencing/Chronological text structure?

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One, Two, Three.

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What is the Sequencing/Chronological text structure?

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A text structure that presents events in the order they occur.

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What is the purpose of the Cause & Effect text structure?

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To show the relationship between events, where one event causes another.

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What are some signal words for Cause & Effect?

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Because, Therefore, As a result, Due to.

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What is the Problem & Solution text structure?

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

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What are some signal words for Problem & Solution?

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Problem, Solution, Issue, Resolve.

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What is the Listing text structure?

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A text structure that presents information in a list format.