Text Structure

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What are the main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures include: 1. Sequence/Chronological Order 2. Cause and Effect 3. Problem-Solution 4. Compare and Contrast 5. Description.

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Which text structure is used to show how two or more things are alike and/or different?

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Compare and Contrast.

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What is the purpose of using different text structures in writing?

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Authors use different text structures to organize their ideas.

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What does the Sequence/Chronological Order text structure describe?

Back

It describes the time order in which events occur.

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In a cause and effect text structure, what does the author explain?

Back

The author explains something that happened and the reasons why.

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What is a key characteristic of the Problem-Solution text structure?

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It describes a problem and then explains how someone solved it.

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What type of text structure would you use to list features of a topic?

Back

Description.

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What is the main focus of a Cause and Effect text structure?

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The main focus is to show the relationship between events, where one event causes another.

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How can you identify a Compare and Contrast text structure in a passage?

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Look for signal words like 'similarly', 'on the other hand', or 'however'.

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What is the difference between Sequence and Cause and Effect text structures?

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Sequence focuses on the order of events, while Cause and Effect focuses on the reasons behind events.