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 piece of writing.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures are Description, Sequence/Chronology, Cause and Effect, Problem and Solution, and Compare and Contrast.

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What does 'Sequence/Chronology' mean in text structure?

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Sequence/Chronology refers to the order in which events happen, often using words like 'first', 'next', and 'finally'.

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What is 'Cause and Effect' in text structure?

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Cause and Effect shows how one event leads to another, explaining reasons and results.

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What is 'Problem and Solution' in text structure?

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Problem and Solution presents a problem and discusses ways to solve it.

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What does 'Compare and Contrast' mean in text structure?

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Compare and Contrast highlights similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Give an example of Sequence/Chronology.

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An example is a recipe that lists steps in the order they should be followed.

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Give an example of Cause and Effect.

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An example is: 'It rained, so the ground got wet.'

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Give an example of Problem and Solution.

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An example is: 'The park was dirty. The solution was to organize a cleanup day.'

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Give an example of Compare and Contrast.

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An example is: 'Cats and dogs are both pets, but cats are usually more independent than dogs.'