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 text. Common structures include cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, and sequence.

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What does 'cause' mean in a text?

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A cause is an event or action that makes something happen.

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What does 'effect' mean in a text?

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An effect is the result or outcome of a cause.

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What is a compare and contrast text structure?

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A compare and contrast text structure shows how two or more things are alike and different.

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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A problem and solution text structure presents an issue and then discusses ways to solve it.

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What is a sequence text structure?

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A sequence text structure organizes information in a specific order, often showing steps or events in a timeline.

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Give an example of a cause and effect relationship.

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Cause: It rained heavily. Effect: The streets were flooded.

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What is the purpose of summarizing a text?

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The purpose of summarizing a text is to provide a brief overview of the main ideas and key points.

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How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea can often be found in the first sentence or is repeated throughout the paragraph.

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What does it mean to make inferences while reading?

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Making inferences means using clues from the text and your own knowledge to understand something that is not directly stated.