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 content better.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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

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What are signal words for Compare and Contrast?

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Signal words for Compare and Contrast include: similarly, alike, unlike, both, different, on the other hand.

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What are signal words for Cause and Effect?

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Signal words for Cause and Effect include: because, since, as a result, leads to, due to.

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What are signal words for Sequence/Chronological Order?

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Signal words for Sequence include: first, second, then, next, finally.

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What are signal words for Problem and Solution?

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Signal words for Problem and Solution include: issue, dilemma, to solve, resolution.

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What are signal words for Description?

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Signal words for Description include: for example, in fact, in addition, characteristics.

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What text structure is used when explaining how one event leads to another?

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Cause and Effect.

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What text structure is used to show similarities and differences?

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Compare and Contrast.

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What text structure is used to list steps in order?

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Sequence/Chronological Order.