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. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What is the description text structure?

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The description text structure provides details about a topic, including characteristics, features, and examples.

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What is the cause and effect text structure?

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The cause and effect text structure explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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What is the sequence text structure?

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The sequence text structure presents information in a specific order, often chronological, showing steps or events in the order they occur.

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What is the compare and contrast text structure?

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The compare and contrast text structure examines the similarities and differences between two or more topics.

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What is an example of a description text structure?

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An example of a description text structure is: 'Dogs can show they are angry by growling and showing their teeth.'

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What is an example of a cause and effect text structure?

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An example of a cause and effect text structure is: 'Due to people dumping trash into the ocean, it is now polluted.'

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What is an example of a sequence text structure?

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An example of a sequence text structure is: 'First, gather your materials. Next, mix the ingredients. Finally, bake the cake.'

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What is an example of a compare and contrast text structure?

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An example of a compare and contrast text structure is: 'Cats and dogs are both popular pets, but cats are more independent while dogs are more social.'

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What does chronological order mean in text structure?

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Chronological order means arranging events in the order they occurred, from the earliest to the most recent.