TeXt StRuCtUrE

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What is Text Structure?

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Text structure refers to how information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What are the common types of text structures?

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Common types include description, sequence, cause and effect, problem and solution, and compare and contrast.

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What does 'description' mean in text structure?

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Description provides details about a topic, including characteristics, examples, and features.

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What is 'sequence' in text structure?

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Sequence is the order in which events or steps occur, often using clue words like 'first', 'next', and 'finally'.

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What does 'cause and effect' mean?

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Cause and effect shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What is 'compare and contrast'?

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Compare and contrast highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What are clue words for 'sequence'?

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Clue words include first, next, finally, after, and then.

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What are clue words for 'cause and effect'?

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

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What is a 'problem and solution' text structure?

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This structure presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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How can you identify a 'description' text structure?

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Look for details and examples that explain a topic or idea.