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 does 'problem/solution' text structure mean?

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This structure presents a problem and then offers one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is 'cause and effect' text structure?

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

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Define 'compare and contrast' text structure.

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

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What is 'chronological' text structure?

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This structure organizes information in the order that events occur, from first to last.

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Give an example of a 'problem/solution' text structure.

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A student has trouble understanding math. The solution is to ask the teacher for help.

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Provide an example of 'cause and effect' text structure.

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The heavy rain caused the river to overflow, leading to flooding in the nearby areas.

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What is the purpose of using 'compare and contrast' text structure?

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To help readers understand how two or more topics are similar and different.

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How does 'chronological' text structure help readers?

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It helps readers follow the sequence of events easily, making it clear what happened first, next, and last.

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What type of text structure would you use to describe a process?

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You would typically use 'chronological' text structure to describe a process step by step.