Text Structure Vocabulary

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to the way an author organizes information in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What are clue words for compare/contrast passages?

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Clue words include: on the other hand, similarly, like, unlike, however.

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What are clue words for cause/effect passages?

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Clue words include: as a result, because, when, if, then, consequently.

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What is a cause/effect text structure?

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A cause/effect text structure explains what happened (the effect) and why it happened (the cause).

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What are clue words for problem/solution passages?

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Clue words include: problem, solution, resolution, dilemma.

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What is a problem/solution text structure?

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A problem/solution text structure presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions.

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What are clue words for description passages?

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Clue words include: for example, in fact, for instance, most importantly.

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What is a description text structure?

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A description text structure provides details about a topic, often using sensory language.

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What is chronological/sequence text structure?

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Chronological/sequence text structure organizes information in the order it occurs, often using time-related words.

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What are clue words for chronological/sequence passages?

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Clue words include: first, next, then, last, year, dates.