Text Structures

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What are clue words that indicate compare and contrast?

Back

similar, different, common, on the other hand

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What are clue words that indicate chronological order?

Back

first, next, finally, 8:30, after

Front

What text structure is used in the following example: 'Ice-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in many different colors and flavors. Two of my favorite flavors are strawberry and chocolate.'?

Back

Compare/Contrast

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What are clue words that indicate problem and solution?

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threat, difficulty, possibility, hope

Front

What text structure talks about order in time?

Back

Chronological

Front

Define 'Text Structure'.

Back

The way a text is organized to help the reader understand the information.

Front

What is the purpose of using compare and contrast text structure?

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To highlight similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

Front

Give an example of a chronological text structure.

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A timeline of events in a historical narrative.

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What is a 'Cause and Effect' text structure?

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A structure that explains why something happened and the results of that event.

Front

Identify a clue word for cause and effect.

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because, therefore, as a result of