Text Structure

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What is cause & effect?

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A text structure that explains what happened and why it happened.

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What is sequence?

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A text structure that presents information in a specific order of events.

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What does descriptive text do?

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It provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is compare & contrast?

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A text structure that shows how two or more things are alike and different.

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What is problem & solution?

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A text structure that presents a problem and offers one or more solutions.

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What is the purpose of using text structures?

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To help readers understand and organize information better.

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Give an example of cause & effect.

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If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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Give an example of sequence.

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First, I wake up; then, I brush my teeth; finally, I eat breakfast.

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What is the main idea of descriptive text?

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To create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

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How can compare & contrast be useful?

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It helps readers see similarities and differences, making it easier to understand.