Text Structures

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What is Text Structure?

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

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What are the common types of text structures?

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Common types include: 1. Cause and Effect 2. Compare and Contrast 3. Sequence 4. Problem and Solution 5. Description.

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What signal words indicate a Cause and Effect relationship?

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Signal words include: because, as a result, due to, and therefore.

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What signal words indicate Compare and Contrast?

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Signal words include: similarly, on the other hand, and unlike.

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What signal words indicate Sequence?

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Signal words include: first, next, then, finally, and after.

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What is a Sequence text structure?

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A sequence text structure presents events or steps in the order they occur.

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What is Compare and Contrast text structure?

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This structure highlights similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is Cause and Effect text structure?

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This structure explains why something happened (cause) and what happened as a result (effect).

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What is a Problem and Solution text structure?

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This structure presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions.

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What is a Descriptive text structure?

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This structure provides details about a topic, often using sensory language to create a vivid picture.