Text Structures

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What is the Cause & Effect text structure?

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A text structure that shows the relationship between events, where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What are signal words for Cause & Effect?

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Signal words include: Because of, Therefore, In order to, Consequently.

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What is the Description text structure?

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A text structure that explains a topic by providing details and information about it.

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What are signal words for Description?

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Signal words include: For example, Such as, To illustrate.

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What is the Chronological text structure?

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A text structure that presents events in the order they occur.

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What are signal words for Chronological?

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Signal words include: First, Second, Third, Next, Finally.

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What is Enumeration/Listing text structure?

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A text structure that presents items in a list format, where the order does not matter.

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What is Sequencing/Chronological text structure?

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A text structure that presents events in a specific order, where the sequence is important.

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What is the Problem & Solution text structure?

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A text structure that presents a problem and suggests one or more solutions.

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What are signal words for Problem & Solution?

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Signal words include: Problem, Solution, Issue, Answer.