Text Structure Vocabulary

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What is descriptive text structure?

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Descriptive text structure provides details to create a mental picture for the reader.

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What does cause/effect text structure explain?

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Cause/effect text structure describes an event and the events that follow as a result.

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What does compare/contrast text structure do?

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Compare/contrast text structure shows the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is order/sequence text structure?

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Order/sequence text structure presents events in chronological order or lists steps in a procedure.

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What is problem/solution text structure?

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Problem/solution text structure presents a problem and explains one or more solutions.

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Give an example of descriptive text structure.

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An example is a paragraph describing a beautiful garden with colorful flowers and buzzing bees.

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How can you identify cause/effect in a text?

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Look for words like 'because', 'therefore', or 'as a result' that indicate a cause and its effect.

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What signal words might indicate compare/contrast?

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Signal words include 'similarly', 'on the other hand', 'but', and 'however'.

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What are some common signal words for order/sequence?

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Common signal words include 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'finally'.

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What might you find in a problem/solution text?

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You might find a description of a problem followed by one or more suggested solutions.