Text Structure

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What is the cause and effect text structure?

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A text structure that shows the relationship between events, where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What words are commonly used in cause and effect writing?

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Words like 'because', 'as a result of', and 'due to' are commonly used.

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What is chronological order?

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

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What is compare and contrast text structure?

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

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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

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Give an example of cause and effect.

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Cause: It rained heavily. Effect: The streets were flooded.

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What is the purpose of using chronological order in writing?

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To help the reader understand the sequence of events.

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What type of text structure would you use to show how two things are alike and different?

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Compare and contrast.

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What is an example of a problem and solution structure?

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Problem: There is too much litter in the park. Solution: Organize a community clean-up day.

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What is the effect in the following sentence: 'She studied hard, so she passed the test.'

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Effect: She passed the test.