Text Structure Practice

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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 main types of text structures?

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

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Define Cause and Effect text structure.

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Cause and Effect text structure shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect). Example: "It rained, so the picnic was canceled."

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Define Problem and Solution text structure.

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Problem and Solution text structure presents a problem and then offers one or more solutions. Example: "The school had too many students, so they built a new classroom."

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Define Compare and Contrast text structure.

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Compare and Contrast text structure highlights similarities and differences between two or more subjects. Example: "Cats are independent, while dogs are loyal."

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Define Sequence/Process text structure.

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Sequence/Process text structure outlines steps in a process or events in order. Example: "First, mix the ingredients. Then, bake for 20 minutes."

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Define Generalization text structure.

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Generalization text structure makes a broad statement based on specific examples. Example: "All birds have feathers."

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What is an example of Cause and Effect in a text?

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An example of Cause and Effect: "The sun was shining, so we decided to go to the beach."

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What is an example of Problem and Solution in a text?

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An example of Problem and Solution: "The car broke down, so we called a mechanic to fix it."

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What is an example of Compare and Contrast in a text?

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An example of Compare and Contrast: "While apples are sweet, lemons are sour."