Text Structures

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What is a 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 and the overall message.

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What are the five common types of text structures?

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1. Description 2. Sequence 3. Cause and Effect 4. Problem and Solution 5. Compare and Contrast

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What is the purpose of a description text structure?

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The purpose of a description text structure is to provide detailed information about a person, place, thing, or idea, often using sensory details.

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What does sequence text structure indicate?

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Sequence text structure indicates the order in which events occur, often using time-related words like 'first', 'next', and 'finally'.

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How does cause and effect text structure work?

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Cause and effect text structure explains why something happened (the cause) and what happened as a result (the effect).

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What is the function of problem and solution text structure?

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

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What is compare and contrast text structure?

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

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Give an example of a text that uses description structure.

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An example of a description structure is a passage that describes the Grand Canyon, detailing its size, colors, and geological features.

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What signal words might indicate a sequence text structure?

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Signal words for sequence text structure include 'first', 'next', 'then', 'after', and 'finally'.

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What are some signal words for cause and effect text structure?

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Signal words for cause and effect include 'because', 'therefore', 'as a result', and 'due to'.