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 written work, which helps readers understand the content better.

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What are the five common types of text structures?

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1. Description 2. Chronological Order 3. Cause and Effect 4. Compare and Contrast 5. Problem/Solution

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What does 'Compare and Contrast' text structure involve?

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It involves discussing the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is 'Chronological Order'?

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

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What is the purpose of 'Cause and Effect' text structure?

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It explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What are signal words for 'Compare and Contrast'?

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Signal words include 'similarly', 'on the other hand', 'but', and 'whereas'.

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What are signal words for 'Cause and Effect'?

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Signal words include 'because', 'therefore', 'as a result', and 'due to'.

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What does 'Problem/Solution' text structure entail?

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It presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What are signal words for 'Problem/Solution'?

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Signal words include 'problem is', 'solution', 'to solve', and 'resolved'.

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What is an example of 'Description' text structure?

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A text that describes the features of a place, person, or object in detail.