Text structures

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What is a text structure?

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A text structure is the way information is organized in a piece of writing. It helps readers understand the content better.

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What is a descriptive text structure?

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A descriptive text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, often using adjectives and sensory details.

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean in text structures?

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Compare and contrast is a text structure that shows how two or more things are alike and different.

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What is a cause and effect text structure?

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A cause and effect text structure explains why something happened (the cause) and what happened as a result (the effect).

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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

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What is chronological order in text structures?

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

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Give an example of a descriptive text structure.

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An example of a descriptive text structure is a passage that describes a beach, mentioning the sand, waves, and sun.

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What type of text structure would you use to explain how to make a sandwich?

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You would use chronological order to explain the steps in making a sandwich.

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How can you identify a problem in a text?

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You can identify a problem in a text by looking for a situation that causes difficulty or challenges for a character.

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What is the purpose of using compare and contrast in writing?

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The purpose is to highlight similarities and differences between two or more subjects, helping readers understand them better.