Text Structure ) Organizational Patterns

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What is the 'problem and solution' text structure?

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A text structure that presents a problem and then offers one or more solutions to that problem.

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What are some signal words for 'problem and solution'?

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Answer, concern, difficulty, dilemma, future challenge, one option, question, so that, solve.

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What is the 'sequence' text structure?

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A text structure that presents events or steps in the order they occur.

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What are some signal words for 'sequence'?

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First, next, then, finally, before, after.

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What is the 'description (main idea)' text structure?

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A text structure that provides details about a main idea or topic.

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What are some signal words for 'description'?

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For example, such as, including, to illustrate.

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What is the 'cause and effect' text structure?

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A text structure that explains reasons why something happened and the results of that event.

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

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Because, therefore, as a result, due to, consequently.

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What is the 'compare and contrast' text structure?

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A text structure that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What are some signal words for 'compare and contrast'?

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Similarly, on the other hand, however, unlike, in contrast.