Text Structure

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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.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean in text structure?

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Compare and contrast is a text structure that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What signal words indicate a chronological text structure?

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Signal words for chronological structure include: first, next, then, later, and specific dates.

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What is a 'problem and solution' text structure?

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

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What are some signal words for problem and solution?

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Signal words include: problem is, solution, and solve.

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

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Cause and effect explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What are some signal words for cause and effect?

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Signal words include: because, therefore, as a result, and consequently.

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What is a 'descriptive' text structure?

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Descriptive structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, often using sensory details.

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What are some signal words for descriptive text structure?

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