Text Structure

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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 and the overall message.

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What is Cause and Effect?

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Cause and effect is a text structure that describes the relationship between an event (the cause) and its outcome (the effect). For example, 'It rained heavily (cause), so the streets flooded (effect).'

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What is Compare and Contrast?

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Compare and contrast is a text structure that highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects. For example, comparing cats and dogs.

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What is Descriptive Text Structure?

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Descriptive text structure provides detailed information about a topic, using sensory details to create a vivid picture. For example, describing a beautiful sunset.

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What is Sequence/Order?

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Sequence/order is a text structure that presents information in a specific order, often chronological. For example, the steps to bake a cake.

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What is Problem and Solution?

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Problem and solution is a text structure that identifies a problem and proposes one or more solutions. For example, 'The city has a traffic problem; one solution is to improve public transportation.'

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Example of Cause and Effect in a sentence?

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'Because the sun was shining (cause), the flowers bloomed (effect).'

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Example of Compare and Contrast in a sentence?

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'While cats are independent, dogs are often more social and require more attention.'

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Example of Descriptive Text Structure?

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'The garden was filled with vibrant flowers, buzzing bees, and the sweet scent of blooming roses.'

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Example of Sequence/Order in a sentence?

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'First, gather all ingredients; next, mix them together; finally, bake in the oven for 30 minutes.'