Text Structure

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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 common types of text structures?

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Common types include description, cause and effect, problem and solution, compare and contrast, and sequence.

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What is a description text structure?

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A description text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, helping the reader visualize it.

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What is a cause and effect text structure?

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A cause and effect text structure explains why something happens (cause) and what happens as a result (effect).

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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 offers one or more solutions to that issue.

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What is a compare and contrast text structure?

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A compare and contrast text structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is a sequence text structure?

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A sequence text structure presents information in a specific order, often used for instructions or events.

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How do you identify a description text structure in a passage?

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Look for adjectives and details that provide information about a subject, often without a specific order.

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How can you recognize a cause and effect relationship in a text?

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Look for signal words like 'because', 'therefore', or 'as a result' that indicate a cause and its effect.

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What signal words might indicate a problem and solution structure?

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Signal words include 'problem', 'solution', 'to fix', and 'to solve'.