Text Structures

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What is a text structure?

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A text structure is the way information is organized in a piece of writing.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures are Description, Sequence/Chronology, Cause and Effect, Problem and Solution, and Compare and Contrast.

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What does 'Cause and Effect' mean in text structure?

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'Cause and Effect' explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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Give an example of 'Cause and Effect'.

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If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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What does 'Problem and Solution' mean in text structure?

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'Problem and Solution' presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions.

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Give an example of 'Problem and Solution'.

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The problem of pollution can be solved by recycling.

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What does 'Compare and Contrast' mean in text structure?

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'Compare and Contrast' shows how two or more things are alike (compare) and different (contrast).

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Give an example of 'Compare and Contrast'.

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Comparing cats and dogs: both are pets, but cats are usually more independent than dogs.

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What does 'Sequence/Chronology' mean in text structure?

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'Sequence/Chronology' organizes information in the order it happens.

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Give an example of 'Sequence/Chronology'.

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First, I wake up. Then, I brush my teeth. Finally, I eat breakfast.