Text Structure

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What is 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.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures include: 1. Compare and Contrast 2. Cause and Effect 3. Problem and Solution 4. Sequence 5. Description.

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean?

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Compare and contrast is a text structure that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What words might indicate a compare and contrast structure?

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Words like SIMILAR, DIFFERENT, BOTH, COMMON, SHARE, and UNLIKE indicate a compare and contrast structure.

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What is a sequence text structure?

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Sequence text structure presents information in a specific order, often using words like first, next, then, and finally.

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What is cause and effect?

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Cause and effect is a text structure that explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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What are some signal words for cause and effect?

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Signal words for cause and effect include because, therefore, as a result, and due to.

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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

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What are some signal words for problem and solution?

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Signal words for problem and solution include problem, solution, issue, and resolve.

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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.