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, problem and solution, and compare and contrast.

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What is a description text structure?

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A description text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, often using adjectives and examples.

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What is a sequence text structure?

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A sequence text structure presents information in a specific order, often using chronological terms like 'first', 'next', and 'last'.

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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 happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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

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What keywords might indicate a description text structure?

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Keywords for description include 'for example', 'such as', and 'includes'.

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What keywords might indicate a sequence text structure?

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Keywords for sequence include 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'finally'.

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What keywords might indicate a cause and effect text structure?

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Keywords for cause and effect include 'because', 'as a result', and 'therefore'.

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What keywords might indicate a problem and solution text structure?

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Keywords for problem and solution include 'problem', 'solution', and 'to solve'.