TEXT STRUCTURES!

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What is a text structure that explains or describes similarities and differences between 2 or more topics or concepts?

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Compare / Contrast

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What text structure would best organize an article discussing the importance of brushing your teeth and flossing to avoid cavities?

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Cause and Effect

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What text structure explains or describes an issue and offers an answer or answers?

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Problem / Solution

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In which situation could you compare and contrast?

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All of the above (voting for class president, writing an essay about time periods, deciding differences between Harry Potter books).

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What text structure would best organize an article discussing the personality traits, behaviors, and physical characteristics of a tiger?

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Description

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What is the definition of 'text structure'?

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The way a text is organized to convey information effectively.

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What text structure is used to present events in the order they occur?

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Chronological / Sequential Order

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What text structure is used to show the relationship between a cause and its effects?

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Cause and Effect

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What is an example of a problem/solution text structure?

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An article discussing pollution and proposing solutions to reduce it.

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What text structure would you use to describe a process step-by-step?

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Sequential Order