Text Structure

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What is Text Structure?

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

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What is Cause and Effect?

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Cause and Effect is a text structure that explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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Give an example of Cause and Effect.

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Eating too much sugar (cause) can lead to cavities (effect).

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What is Compare and Contrast?

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Compare and Contrast is a text structure that examines the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Give an example of Compare and Contrast.

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Comparing igneous and sedimentary rocks shows how they are formed differently but both are types of rocks.

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What is Order and Sequence?

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Order and Sequence is a text structure that presents information in a specific order, often showing steps or events in a timeline.

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Give an example of Order and Sequence.

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Listing the events that led to the American Revolution in chronological order.

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What is Problem and Solution?

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Problem and Solution is a text structure that identifies a problem and discusses one or more solutions.

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Give an example of Problem and Solution.

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Air pollution is a problem; scientists are working on solutions like cleaner energy sources.

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What is Description in text structure?

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Description is a text structure that provides details about a topic, helping to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.