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 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 Compare/Contrast, Cause/Effect, Problem/Solution, and Chronological.

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What does Compare/Contrast text structure do?

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It shows how two or more things are similar and different.

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What is Cause/Effect text structure?

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It explains why something happened (cause) and what happened as a result (effect).

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What is Problem/Solution text structure?

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It presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What does Chronological text structure indicate?

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It presents events in the order they happened, often using time-related words.

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What are clue words for Compare/Contrast?

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Clue words include similar, different, common, and on the other hand.

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What are clue words for Cause/Effect?

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Clue words include because, therefore, as a result, and consequently.

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What are clue words for Problem/Solution?

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Clue words include problem, solution, and to solve.

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What are clue words for Chronological?

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Clue words include first, next, then, and finally.