Text Structures Flashcard

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What is the text structure that describes an issue and offers solutions?

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Problem / Solution

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What are signal words that indicate a Problem and Solution text structure?

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conclude, a reason for, prevent, help, solve

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What text structure is used to organize information about personality traits, behaviors, and physical characteristics?

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Description

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What are signal words that indicate Compare and Contrast text structure?

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similar, different, common, on the other hand, venn diagram

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How is the organization of an article referred to?

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Text Structure

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What text structure explains the cause and its effects?

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Cause / Effect

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What is the purpose of using signal words in a text?

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To guide the reader in understanding the text structure and relationships between ideas.

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What text structure would you use to list events in the order they occurred?

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Chronological / Sequential Order

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What is a key characteristic of a Description text structure?

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It provides detailed information about a subject.

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What type of text structure compares two or more subjects?

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Compare and Contrast