Text Structures

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What are keywords that indicate compare and contrast?

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Keywords include: similar, different, common, on the other hand.

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What are keywords that indicate cause and effect?

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Keywords include: consequently, as a result of, so, therefore.

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What text structure is used when describing a scene or setting?

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Description.

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What text structure explains the relationship between events where one leads to another?

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Cause and Effect.

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What text structure is used to highlight similarities and differences between two subjects?

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Compare and Contrast.

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What is the purpose of using descriptive text structure?

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To create a vivid picture in the reader's mind by detailing characteristics.

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What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

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Hunting green turtles led to a decrease in their population.

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What is the main focus of compare and contrast text structure?

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To show how two or more subjects are alike and different.

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What are some common signal words for order and sequence?

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First, next, then, last.

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What does the problem and solution text structure do?

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It identifies a problem and proposes one or more solutions.