Text Structures

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What is Text Structure?

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Text structure refers to how information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What are the three Writer's Purposes?

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The three Writer's Purposes are: 1. Persuade 2. Inform 3. Entertain (P.I.E.)

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What does 'Persuade' mean in writing?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.

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What does 'Inform' mean in writing?

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To inform means to provide the reader with facts, information, or knowledge about a topic.

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What does 'Entertain' mean in writing?

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To entertain means to engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment through storytelling or humor.

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What is Cause and Effect text structure?

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Cause and Effect text structure shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (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 Chronological text structure?

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Chronological text structure organizes information in the order it happens, often using time markers.

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How can you identify the Writer's Purpose in a text?

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Look for clues in the language, tone, and content of the text to determine if the purpose is to persuade, inform, or entertain.

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What is an example of Cause and Effect?

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"It rained heavily (cause), so the streets flooded (effect)."