Description Text Structure

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What is Description Text Structure?

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Description Text Structure is a way of organizing information that provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea. It often includes characteristics, examples, and sensory details.

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are words or phrases in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is a key feature of Chronological/Sequence Text Structure?

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Chronological/Sequence Text Structure organizes information in the order that events occur, often using time-related words like 'first', 'next', and 'finally'.

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What is the purpose of using Cause/Effect Text Structure?

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Cause/Effect Text Structure explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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Give an example of a context clue in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The sidewalks were encrusted with ice. Since they were completely covered, it was hard to see where to walk,' the phrase 'were completely covered' helps explain the meaning of 'encrusted'.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in a piece of writing.

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How can you identify Description Text Structure in a passage?

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You can identify Description Text Structure by looking for details that describe characteristics, features, or examples of a subject.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief overview of the main points or ideas without including all the details.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that cannot be proven.

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What are sensory details?

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Sensory details are descriptions that appeal to the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch, helping to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.