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 piece of writing. It helps readers understand the content better.

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What is description in text structures?

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Description is a text structure that provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, often using sensory details.

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What is sequence in text structures?

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Sequence is a text structure that presents information in a specific order, often used for instructions or events.

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What is cause and effect in text structures?

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Cause and effect is a text structure that shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What is problem and solution in text structures?

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Problem and solution is a text structure that presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What are the five common text structures?

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The five common text structures are description, sequence, cause/effect, problem/solution, and compare/contrast.

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How does a description text structure help readers?

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A description text structure helps readers visualize and understand the details of the subject being described.

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What is an example of sequence in a text?

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An example of sequence is a recipe that lists the steps to make a dish in the order they should be done.

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What is an example of cause and effect?

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An example of cause and effect is: "It rained heavily (cause), so the streets flooded (effect)."

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What is an example of problem and solution?

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An example of problem and solution is: "The park was dirty (problem), so the community organized a cleanup (solution)."