Text Structure

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to the way a text is organized. It helps readers understand the information and how it is presented.

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What are the common types of text structures?

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Common types include chronological order, cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, and description.

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What is chronological order?

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Chronological order is a text structure that presents events in the order they happen, from first to last.

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What is cause and effect?

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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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What is compare and contrast?

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Compare and contrast is a text structure that discusses the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is problem and solution?

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Problem and solution is a text structure that presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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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, often using sensory details.

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How can understanding text structure help readers?

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Understanding text structure helps readers to better comprehend the material, identify key points, and remember information.

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What is a signal word for chronological order?

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Signal words for chronological order include 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'finally'.

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What is a signal word for cause and effect?

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Signal words for cause and effect include 'because', 'therefore', 'as a result', and 'due to'.