Text Features/ Structures

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What is a diagram?

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A drawing that shows how something works or identifies the parts of something.

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What is chronological text structure?

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

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What type of text structure answers the questions 'what happened' and 'why'?

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Cause & Effect.

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What does a heading do in a text?

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Helps you to group information and provides a prediction for what you are about to read.

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What is the purpose of a caption?

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A caption explains what a picture or diagram is about.

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What is a compare and contrast text structure?

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A text structure that shows how two or more things are similar and different.

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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A text structure that presents a problem and shows how it can be solved.

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What is the function of an index in a book?

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An index helps you locate specific information within the book.

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What is a chart?

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A visual representation of data or information, often used to compare different items.

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What is the role of bold words in a text?

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Bold words are used to emphasize important terms or concepts.