Text Structure

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What is Text Structure?

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Text structure refers to how information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures include: 1. Cause and Effect 2. Sequence 3. Compare and Contrast 4. Problem and Solution 5. Description.

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What does 'Cause and Effect' mean in text structure?

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'Cause and Effect' shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect). For example, 'It rained (cause), so the ground got wet (effect).'

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What is 'Sequence' in text structure?

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'Sequence' is the order in which events happen. It often uses words like 'first', 'next', and 'finally'.

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What does 'Compare and Contrast' mean?

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'Compare and Contrast' shows how two or more things are alike (compare) and different (contrast). It uses words like 'similar', 'different', and 'both'.

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What is a 'Problem and Solution' text structure?

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

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What words might indicate a 'Cause and Effect' structure?

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Words like 'because', 'therefore', 'as a result', and 'so' often indicate a cause and effect relationship.

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What words might indicate a 'Sequence' structure?

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Words like 'first', 'next', 'then', 'after that', and 'finally' indicate a sequence of events.

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What words might indicate a 'Compare and Contrast' structure?

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Words like 'similar', 'different', 'both', 'unlike', and 'in contrast' indicate a compare and contrast structure.

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What is an example of a 'Cause and Effect' relationship?

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An example is: 'The sun was shining (cause), so we went to the beach (effect).'