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 does 'compare and contrast' mean?

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Compare and contrast is a text structure that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What are some signal words for 'cause and effect'?

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

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What is 'chronological order'?

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Chronological order is a text structure that presents events in the order they happen, from first to last.

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What is a 'problem and solution' text structure?

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

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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 red or green, while oranges are orange.

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What is a descriptive text structure?

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Descriptive text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, often using sensory details.

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What type of text structure is used in recipes?

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Recipes typically use chronological order to list steps in the order they should be completed.

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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 and relationships in a text.

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What is an example of a 'cause and effect' relationship?

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An example is: 'It rained, so the ground got wet.' The rain is the cause, and the wet ground is the effect.