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 text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean?

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To compare and contrast means to identify 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 problem and solution text structure presents an issue and then discusses one or more solutions to that issue.

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What is 'cause and effect'?

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Cause and effect is a text structure that shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What does 'description' mean in text structures?

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Description provides details about a topic, including characteristics, examples, and explanations.

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What is 'sequence' in text structures?

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Sequence is a text structure that presents information in a specific order, often chronological.

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Give an example of 'compare and contrast'.

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An example is comparing cats and dogs: both are pets, but cats are usually more independent than dogs.

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Provide an example of a 'problem and solution'.

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A problem is that students are not studying enough. A solution is to create a study schedule.

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What is an example of 'cause and effect'?

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An example is: If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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What is an example of 'description'?

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An example is: The Amazon rainforest is home to diverse wildlife, including jaguars, sloths, and thousands of plant species.