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 content better.

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean?

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To compare means to look for similarities, while to contrast means to look for differences between two or more things.

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What is 'cause and effect'?

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Cause and effect explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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What is a 'problem and solution' text structure?

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

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What does 'sequence' mean in text structures?

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Sequence refers to the order in which events or steps occur, often presented in chronological order.

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Give an example of 'compare and contrast'.

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An example is comparing cats and dogs: both are pets, but cats are usually more independent than dogs.

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Give an example of 'cause and effect'.

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An example is: If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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Give an example of 'problem and solution'.

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An example is: The problem of littering can be solved by providing more trash cans.

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Give an example of 'sequence'.

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An example is: First, I wake up; then, I brush my teeth; finally, I eat breakfast.

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What is the purpose of using text structures?

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Text structures help readers organize information and understand the main ideas more clearly.