Text Structures Check For Understanding

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What is a predicate?

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The predicate is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is. For example, in the sentence 'We won fifty dollars at the fair,' the predicate is 'won.'

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What text structure is used when comparing two things?

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The compare & contrast text structure is used to highlight the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about. For example, in 'Allison jumped on her bed,' the subject is 'Allison.'

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What text structure is used to show a sequence of events?

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The order & sequence text structure is used to describe events in the order they happen.

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What does 'cause and effect' mean in text structure?

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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 descriptive text structure?

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Descriptive text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, often using sensory details.

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What is the purpose of using compare & contrast text structure?

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The purpose is to help readers understand the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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How can you identify the subject in a sentence?

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To identify the subject, ask 'who or what is the sentence about?' and look for the noun or pronoun that answers that question.

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What is the function of a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate provides information about the subject, including what the subject is doing or what state it is in.

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What is an example of order & sequence text structure?

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An example is a recipe that lists steps in the order they need to be completed.