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.

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What are the five common types of text structures?

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

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What is the purpose of a description text structure?

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The purpose of a description text structure is to provide detailed information about a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What does sequence text structure indicate?

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Sequence text structure indicates the order in which events occur or steps in a process.

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How does cause and effect text structure work?

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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 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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What is the problem and solution text structure?

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The problem and solution text structure presents an issue and discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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Give an example of a text that uses description text structure.

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An example is a passage describing the features of the Grand Canyon, detailing its size, colors, and geological formations.

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What is an example of sequence text structure in a narrative?

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A narrative about a person's life events, such as birth, education, and career milestones, follows a sequence structure.

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How can cause and effect text structure be identified in a text?

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Look for signal words like 'because,' 'therefore,' 'as a result,' and phrases that indicate a relationship between events.