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 are the main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures include Compare/Contrast, Cause/Effect, Problem/Solution, and Chronological.

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What does Compare/Contrast mean?

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Compare/Contrast is a text structure that shows how two or more things are similar and different.

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What are clue words for Compare/Contrast?

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Clue words include similar, different, on the other hand, and common.

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What does Cause/Effect mean?

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

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What are clue words for Cause/Effect?

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Clue words include therefore, as a result of, consequently, and so.

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What does Problem/Solution mean?

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Problem/Solution is a text structure that presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions.

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What are clue words for Problem/Solution?

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Clue words include problem, solution, struggle, and hope.

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What does Chronological mean?

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Chronological is a text structure that presents events in the order they happen.

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What are clue words for Chronological order?

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Clue words include first, next, then, and last.