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.

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What are the five main types of text structures?

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1. Description 2. Sequence/Chronology 3. Cause and Effect 4. Problem and Solution 5. Compare and Contrast

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What does 'Description' mean in text structures?

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Description provides details about a topic, using adjectives and examples to create a vivid picture.

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What is 'Sequence/Chronology' in text structures?

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Sequence/Chronology organizes information in the order it happens, often using time markers.

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What does 'Cause and Effect' mean in text structures?

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Cause and Effect explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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What is 'Problem and Solution' in text structures?

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

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What does 'Compare and Contrast' mean in text structures?

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Compare and Contrast shows the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Give an example of a text structure that uses 'Description'.

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A passage describing the features of a rainforest, including its plants and animals.

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Give an example of a text structure that uses 'Sequence/Chronology'.

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A recipe that lists the steps to make a cake in the order they should be done.

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Give an example of a text structure that uses 'Cause and Effect'.

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A passage explaining how pollution causes harm to marine life.