text structure

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What is sequence in text structure?

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Sequence is a type of writing that gives information step-by-step, showing the order in which things happen.

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What does compare and contrast mean?

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Compare and contrast is a text structure that shows how two or more things are the same and how they are different.

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What is description in text structure?

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Description is a text structure that provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is cause and effect in text structure?

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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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Give an example of sequence.

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An example of sequence is explaining how to make a sandwich: 1. Get the bread, 2. Add peanut butter, 3. Add jelly, 4. Put the two slices together.

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What is the purpose of using compare and contrast?

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The purpose of using compare and contrast is to help readers understand the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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How can you identify description in a text?

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You can identify description in a text by looking for words that provide details and paint a picture in your mind.

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What is an example of cause and effect?

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An example of cause and effect is: It rained (cause), so the ground got wet (effect).

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What type of text structure is used when telling a story in order?

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The type of text structure used when telling a story in order is called sequence.

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What is the main idea of a compare and contrast text?

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The main idea of a compare and contrast text is to highlight the similarities and differences between the subjects being discussed.