Text Structure

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to the way information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas and the overall message.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures include: 1. Cause and Effect 2. Sequence/Chronological Order 3. Compare and Contrast 4. Problem and Solution 5. Description.

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What does 'Cause and Effect' text structure explain?

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

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What is 'Sequence/Chronological Order'?

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Sequence/Chronological Order is a text structure that presents events in the order they occur in time.

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What is a 'Description' text structure?

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A 'Description' text structure provides details about a topic, idea, person, place, or thing, often listing features or characteristics.

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What does 'Compare and Contrast' text structure do?

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'Compare and Contrast' text structure shows how two or more things are alike and/or different.

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What is the purpose of a 'Problem and Solution' text structure?

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The 'Problem and Solution' text structure identifies a problem and discusses one or more solutions.

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How can recognizing text structure help readers?

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Recognizing text structure helps readers understand the author's message, follow the flow of information, and retain key ideas.

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What is an example of 'Cause and Effect'?

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An example of 'Cause and Effect' is: "The heavy rain (cause) led to flooding (effect)."

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What is an example of 'Sequence'?

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An example of 'Sequence' is: "First, I woke up. Then, I had breakfast. Finally, I went to school."