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 text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What are the main types of text structures?

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

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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

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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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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What are signal words for Compare and Contrast?

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Signal words for Compare and Contrast include: 'similarly', 'on the other hand', 'but', 'however'.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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

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

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What are signal words for Cause and Effect?

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Signal words for Cause and Effect include: 'because', 'therefore', 'as a result', 'if...then'.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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

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Problem and Solution is a text structure that presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What are signal words for Problem and Solution?

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Signal words for Problem and Solution include: 'problem', 'solution', 'dilemma', 'to solve'.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What does 'Sequence' mean in text structures?

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Sequence is a text structure that presents information in a specific order or timeline.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What are signal words for Sequence?

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Signal words for Sequence include: 'first', 'next', 'then', 'finally', 'before', 'after'.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5