Text Structures

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What is a text structure?

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A text structure is the way information is organized in a written work. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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Name the four main types of text structures.

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1. Cause and Effect 2. Sequential 3. Problem and Solution 4. Compare and Contrast

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What does 'Cause and Effect' mean in text structure?

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'Cause and Effect' explains why something happened (the cause) and what happened as a result (the effect).

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Give an example of a 'Cause and Effect' text structure.

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A passage explaining how pollution (cause) leads to climate change (effect).

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What does 'Sequential' mean in text structure?

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'Sequential' organizes information in a specific order, often chronological, showing steps or events in a sequence.

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Give an example of a 'Sequential' text structure.

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A recipe that lists ingredients and steps in the order they should be followed.

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What does 'Problem and Solution' mean in text structure?

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'Problem and Solution' presents a problem and then discusses 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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A passage about how a community faced a water shortage (problem) and built a new reservoir (solution).

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What does 'Compare and Contrast' mean in text structure?

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'Compare and Contrast' 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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A passage comparing cats and dogs, discussing their similarities and differences.