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 piece of writing.

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What is chronological order?

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Chronological order is when events are presented in the order they happened.

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What does problem-solution text structure mean?

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Problem-solution text structure describes a problem and explains one or more ways to solve it.

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What are the key elements of compare and contrast text structure?

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The key elements are similarities and differences.

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What is cause and effect text structure?

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Cause and effect text structure shows the relationship between events or actions and their outcomes.

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How do you arrange events in chronological order?

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You list events from the earliest to the latest.

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What is the purpose of using text structures?

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The purpose is to help readers understand the information better.

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What is an example of chronological order?

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An example is: 1. Wake up, 2. Brush teeth, 3. Eat breakfast.

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What does compare-contrast text structure help us do?

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It helps us see how two or more things are alike and different.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the most important point or message the author wants to convey.