Text Structure

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What are clue words that indicate chronological order?

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first, next, finally, 8:30, after

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What type of writing includes phrases like 'a problem is', 'solve', or 'solution'?

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problem & solution

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What are clue words that indicate compare and contrast?

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similar, different, common, on the other hand

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What is the purpose of a description in writing?

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To explain/describe a person, place, thing, or idea.

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In the statement 'Ray forgot to charge his iPad. As a result, his iPad was dead the next day.', what is the cause?

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Ray forgot to charge his iPad.

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In the statement 'Ray forgot to charge his iPad. As a result, his iPad was dead the next day.', what is the effect?

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Ray's iPad was dead.

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What is the definition of 'cause and effect'?

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A relationship where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect).

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What are the main types of text structures?

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Chronological order, problem & solution, cause & effect, compare & contrast, description.

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean in writing?

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To examine the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is an example of chronological order in a story?

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A sequence of events that happen from beginning to end, like 'first, I woke up; next, I had breakfast; finally, I went to school.'