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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What are the main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures include: 1. Cause and Effect 2. Problem and Solution 3. Sequence 4. Compare and Contrast 5. Spatial/Descriptive.

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

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'Cause and Effect' describes how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect). For example, 'It rained (cause), so the ground got wet (effect).'

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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. For example, 'The school had too many absences (problem), so they started a new attendance program (solution).'

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What does 'Sequence' mean in text structure?

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'Sequence' refers to the order in which events happen. It often uses words like first, next, and finally.

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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. For example, comparing cats and dogs.

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What does 'Spatial/Descriptive' mean in text structure?

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'Spatial/Descriptive' organizes information based on location or physical characteristics. It describes how things are arranged in space.

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What phrases indicate 'Cause and Effect' text structure?

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Phrases like 'because', 'as a result of', and 'due to' indicate 'Cause and Effect' text structure.

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What phrases indicate 'Problem and Solution' text structure?

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Phrases like 'a problem is', 'solve', and 'solution' indicate 'Problem and Solution' text structure.

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What phrases indicate 'Sequence' text structure?

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Phrases like 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'finally' indicate 'Sequence' text structure.