Types of 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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Name the text structure: Apples are red as opposed to bananas that are yellow.

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Compare and Contrast

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What text structure provides events with reasons (causes) for why they happen?

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Cause and Effect

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What text structure compares and contrasts topics?

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Compare and Contrast

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Name this text structure: 1. Get two pieces of bread. 2. Open peanut butter jar. 3. Spread peanut butter on bread. 4. Put two pieces of bread together. 5. Enjoy!

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Sequence

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Name this text structure: If you keep waking up late for school, then you should go to bed earlier.

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Problem and Solution

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What is the Sequence text structure?

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A Sequence text structure lists events or steps in the order they happen.

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What is the Cause and Effect text structure?

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A Cause and Effect text structure explains why something happens and the result of that action.

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What is the Compare and Contrast text structure?

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A Compare and Contrast text structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more topics.

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What is the Problem and Solution text structure?

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A Problem and Solution text structure presents a problem and offers one or more solutions.