Text Structure 4th grade

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to how 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: 1. Description 2. Sequence and Order 3. Compare and Contrast 4. Cause and Effect 5. Problem and Solution.

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean?

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Compare and contrast is a text structure that discusses 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 an issue and offers one or more solutions to that issue.

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What does 'cause and effect' mean?

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

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What is 'sequence and order' in text structure?

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Sequence and order is a text structure that presents information in a specific order, often showing steps or stages.

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Give an example of a 'description' text structure.

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A description text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, often using adjectives to create a vivid picture.

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How can you identify a 'compare and contrast' text?

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You can identify a compare and contrast text by looking for words like 'similar', 'different', 'on the other hand', and 'however'.

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What signal words indicate a 'problem and solution' text structure?

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Signal words for problem and solution include 'problem', 'solution', 'issue', and 'to solve'.

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What are some signal words for 'cause and effect'?

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Signal words for cause and effect include 'because', 'therefore', 'as a result', and 'due to'.