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 are the main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures include description, sequence, cause and effect, compare and contrast, and problem and solution.

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What is a description text structure?

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A description text structure provides details about a topic, including characteristics, features, and examples.

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What is a sequence text structure?

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A sequence text structure presents events or steps in the order they occur.

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What is a cause and effect text structure?

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A cause and effect text structure explains why something happened (the cause) and what happened as a result (the effect).

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What is a compare and contrast text structure?

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A compare and contrast text structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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A problem and solution text structure presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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Example of sequence text structure:

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"First, I woke up late. Then, I quickly got dressed. Finally, I rode my bike to school."

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Example of cause and effect text structure:

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"Because it rained heavily, the game was canceled."

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Example of compare and contrast text structure:

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"While both cats and dogs are popular pets, cats are usually more independent than dogs."