Text Structure Task Cards

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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

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Give an example of a problem and solution text structure.

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An example is discussing how malaria is a problem and using mosquito nets is a solution.

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What is a compare and contrast text structure?

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

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Give an example of a compare and contrast text structure.

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An example is comparing hot and cold deserts, noting their differences in temperature and precipitation.

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What is a cause and effect text structure?

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

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Give an example of a cause and effect text structure.

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An example is explaining how an earthquake can cause a tsunami.

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What is a sequence text structure?

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A text structure that presents events in the order they occur.

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Give an example of a sequence text structure.

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An example is listing the steps to solve a math problem in the order they should be done.

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What are conductors?

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Materials that allow electricity to flow through them, such as metal and water.

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What are insulators?

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Materials that do not allow electricity to flow through them, such as plastic and wood.