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 compare and contrast text structure?

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Compare and contrast text structure shows how two or more things are similar and different.

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What is problem and solution text structure?

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Problem and solution text structure presents a problem and shows how it can be solved.

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What is cause and effect text structure?

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Cause and effect text structure explains why something happened or the effects of something.

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What is sequence text structure?

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Sequence text structure presents events in the order they occur.

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Give an example of compare and contrast.

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An example is comparing apples and oranges: both are fruits, but apples are usually crunchy while oranges are juicy.

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What does a problem and solution text structure look like?

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It might describe a problem, like pollution, and then suggest solutions, such as recycling.

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What is an example of cause and effect?

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If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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How can you identify sequence in a text?

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Look for words like 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'finally' that indicate the order of events.

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What is the purpose of using text structures?

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Text structures help readers organize information and understand the main ideas more clearly.