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 is Sequential text structure?

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Sequential text structure describes events in the order they happen, often using words like 'First', 'Next', 'Then', and 'Finally'.

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What is a Description text structure?

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Description text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, often using adjectives and sensory details.

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What is Compare and Contrast text structure?

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Compare and Contrast text structure shows how two or more things are similar and different.

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What is Cause and Effect text structure?

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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 Problem and Solution text structure?

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Problem and Solution text structure presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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Give an example of Sequential text structure.

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An example of Sequential text structure is a recipe that lists steps to make a dish in order.

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Give an example of Description text structure.

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An example of Description text structure is a passage that describes a beach, mentioning the sand, water, and sun.

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What signal words indicate Compare and Contrast text structure?

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

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What signal words indicate Cause and Effect text structure?

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