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. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What are the four main types of text structures?

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1. Sequence 2. Cause and Effect 3. Problem and Solution 4. Compare and Contrast

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What does 'sequence' mean in text structure?

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Sequence refers to the order in which events or steps occur. It often uses words like first, next, and finally.

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What is 'cause and effect' in text structure?

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Cause and effect explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect). It often uses words like because, therefore, and as a result.

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What is 'problem and solution' in text structure?

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Problem and solution presents an issue and discusses ways to solve it. It often uses phrases like 'the problem is' and 'one solution is'.

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean in text structure?

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Compare and contrast examines the similarities and differences between two or more subjects. It often uses words like similar, different, and on the other hand.

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What transitional words might indicate a sequence structure?

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Transitional words for sequence include first, next, then, and finally.

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What transitional words might indicate a cause and effect structure?

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Transitional words for cause and effect include because, as a result, and due to.

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What transitional words might indicate a problem and solution structure?

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Transitional words for problem and solution include the problem is, one solution is, and to solve this.

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What transitional words might indicate a compare and contrast structure?

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Transitional words for compare and contrast include similarly, however, and on the other hand.