Text Structures

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What is cause and effect?

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Cause and effect explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect). For example, if it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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A problem and solution text structure presents a problem and then explains how to solve it. For example, 'The park is dirty (problem). We can clean it up (solution).'

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What does compare and contrast mean?

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Compare and contrast means to look at the similarities and differences between two or more things. For example, comparing cats and dogs.

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What is a description text structure?

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A description text structure provides details about a topic, idea, person, place, or thing. For example, 'A dog has fur, four legs, and a tail.'

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What are key words for cause and effect?

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

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What are key words for problem and solution?

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Key words for problem and solution include 'to solve this,' 'the dilemma is,' and 'the solution is.'

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What are key words for compare and contrast?

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Key words for compare and contrast include 'similarly,' 'on the other hand,' and 'both.'

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What is sequence or chronological order?

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Sequence or chronological order is a text structure that lists events in the order they happen. For example, 'First, I wake up. Then, I eat breakfast.'

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What is the purpose of using text structures?

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Text structures help readers understand how information is organized and how to find important details.

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How can you identify a problem in a text?

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You can identify a problem in a text by looking for sentences that describe an issue or challenge.