4th grade - 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 piece of writing. It helps readers understand the content better.

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What are the four main types of text structures?

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1. Cause and Effect 2. Problem and Solution 3. Order and Sequence 4. Description

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What does 'cause and effect' mean in text structures?

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'Cause and effect' shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect). For example, 'It rained (cause), so the ground got wet (effect).'

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What are signal words for cause and effect?

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Signal words include 'because', 'as a result', 'due to', and 'therefore'.

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What does 'problem and solution' mean in text structures?

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'Problem and solution' presents a problem and then explains how it can be solved. For example, 'The school had too many absences (problem), so they started a reward system for attendance (solution).'

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What are signal words for problem and solution?

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

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What does 'order and sequence' mean in text structures?

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'Order and sequence' shows the steps or events in the order they happen. For example, 'First, I wake up; then, I brush my teeth; finally, I eat breakfast.'

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What are signal words for order and sequence?

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Signal words include 'first', 'next', 'then', 'after', and 'finally'.

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What does 'description' mean in text structures?

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'Description' provides details about a person, place, or thing to help the reader visualize it. For example, 'The sky was a bright blue with fluffy white clouds.'

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What are signal words for description?

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Signal words include 'for example', 'such as', and 'to illustrate'.