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 is the Problem and Solution structure?

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This structure presents a problem and then offers one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is the Cause and Effect structure?

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This structure explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What is the Compare and Contrast structure?

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This structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the Order and Sequence structure?

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This structure organizes information in a specific order, often showing steps in a process or events in a timeline.

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Example of Problem and Solution: Unclean kitchens cause illness. What is the solution?

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Clean the kitchens regularly to prevent illness.

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Example of Cause and Effect: Lifting weights strengthens bones. What is the cause?

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Lifting weights is the cause that leads to the effect of strengthened bones.

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Example of Compare and Contrast: Sharks and dolphins. What is one similarity?

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Both are marine animals.

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Example of Compare and Contrast: Sharks and dolphins. What is one difference?

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Sharks are fish, while dolphins are mammals.

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Example of Order and Sequence: Life cycle of a flying squirrel. What is the first stage?

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The first stage is the birth of the squirrel.