Text Structures

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What is a text structure?

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Text structure refers to the way information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas and the overall flow of the content.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures include: 1. Chronological 2. Cause and Effect 3. Problem and Solution 4. Compare and Contrast 5. Spatial/Descriptive 6. Sequence

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Define 'Chronological' text structure.

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Chronological text structure organizes information in the order it occurs, often using time markers like 'first', 'next', and 'finally'.

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Define 'Cause and Effect' text structure.

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Cause and Effect text structure explains reasons why something happens (the cause) and the results of that action (the effect).

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Define 'Problem and Solution' text structure.

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Problem and Solution text structure presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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Define 'Compare and Contrast' text structure.

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Compare and Contrast text structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Define 'Spatial/Descriptive' text structure.

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Spatial/Descriptive text structure organizes information based on location or physical characteristics, often describing how things are arranged in space.

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What is 'Sequence' text structure?

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Sequence text structure presents information in a specific order, often used for instructions or steps in a process.

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Give an example of a text that uses 'Compare and Contrast' structure.

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An example would be an essay comparing the features of two different animals, highlighting their similarities and differences.

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What transitional words might indicate 'Cause and Effect'?

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Transitional words for Cause and Effect include 'because', 'therefore', 'as a result', and 'due to'.