Text Structures

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What are clue words that indicate cause and effect?

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consequently, as a result of, so, therefore

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What are clue words that indicate problem and solution?

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threat, difficulty, possibility, hope

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What text structure explains why something happened or explains the effects of something?

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Cause or Effect

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What text structure talks about order in time?

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Chronological

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What are clue words that indicate chronological order?

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first, next, finally, 8:30, after

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What is the definition of 'text structure'?

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The way a text is organized to help the reader understand the information.

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What is a 'cause' in a cause and effect relationship?

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The reason why something happens.

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What is an 'effect' in a cause and effect relationship?

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The result of a cause.

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What does 'compare' mean in text structures?

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To look for similarities between two or more things.

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What does 'contrast' mean in text structures?

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To look for differences between two or more things.