Text Structures

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What are clue words that indicate cause and effect?

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consequently, as a result of, so, therefore

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What type of text structure is indicated by the key words: first, next, then, last, years, numbers?

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Sequence

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What are clue words that indicate compare and contrast?

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similar, different, common, on the other hand

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What clue words indicate sequence order?

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first, next, finally, 8:30, after

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What is the problem in the following scenario? 'Park School had a terrible problem. Every day at recess, students would argue over the slides.'

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Every day at recess, students would argue over the slides.

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What is a sequence in text structure?

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A sequence is a text structure that presents events in the order they occur.

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What is the purpose of using cause and effect in writing?

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To show the relationship between events, where one event leads to another.

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What does compare and contrast mean in text structure?

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To examine the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What are some examples of sequence clue words?

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first, next, then, finally, after

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How can you identify a problem and solution text structure?

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By looking for a problem presented followed by a proposed solution.