Text Structures

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What is 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 and the overall message.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures include: 1. Descriptive 2. Problem/Solution 3. Cause/Effect 4. Chronological 5. Compare/Contrast.

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What is a Descriptive Text Structure?

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A descriptive text structure provides detailed information about a topic, using sensory details to create a vivid picture for the reader.

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What is a Problem/Solution Text Structure?

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A problem/solution text structure presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is a Cause/Effect Text Structure?

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A cause/effect text structure explains the reasons why something happened (cause) and the results of that event (effect).

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What is a Chronological Text Structure?

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A chronological text structure organizes information in the order that events occur, often using time markers.

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What is a Compare/Contrast Text Structure?

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

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Example of a Problem/Solution Text Structure.

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Prompt: Describe a problem that teenagers face in their daily lives, and explain how they can overcome it.

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Example of a Cause/Effect Text Structure.

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Prompt: Identify a societal issue that has been widely discussed in the news, and describe the root causes behind it.

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Example of a Descriptive Text Structure.

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Prompt: Select a scientific phenomenon or a historical event that interests you and write an informative essay explaining it in detail.