Text Structure

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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 is a description text structure?

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A description text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, often using adjectives and sensory details.

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What is chronological order/sequence?

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Chronological order or sequence is a text structure that presents events in the order they occur, often using time-related words.

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What is cause and effect text structure?

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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 compare and contrast text structure?

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Compare and contrast text structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is problem-solution text structure?

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Problem-solution text structure presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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Example of a description text structure?

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A passage describing a beautiful garden with colorful flowers, tall trees, and a sparkling pond.

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Example of chronological order text structure?

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A recipe that lists the steps to bake a cake in the order they should be done.

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Example of cause and effect text structure?

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A text explaining how pollution causes harm to wildlife.

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Example of compare and contrast text structure?

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A passage comparing cats and dogs, discussing their similarities and differences.