Text Structure

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What is the Problem/Solution text structure?

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A text structure that tells about a problem and shows a solution, often using phrases like 'a problem is' or 'solution'.

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What is the Sequence text structure?

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A text structure that describes the order in which steps or events occur.

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What does the Cause/Effect text structure explain?

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A text structure that shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What is the Compare and Contrast text structure?

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A text structure that shows how two or more things are similar and different.

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What is a Descriptive text structure?

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A text structure that provides details and examples to explain a topic.

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Identify a key phrase that indicates a Problem/Solution structure.

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Phrases like 'a problem is' or 'solution'.

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Identify a key phrase that indicates a Sequence structure.

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Phrases like 'first', 'next', 'then', or 'finally'.

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What type of text structure is used in the following example: 'Ice-cream is a delicious frozen treat that comes in many different colors and flavors.'?

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Descriptive text structure.

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What type of text structure is used in the following example: 'Though both of these flavors are delicious, strawberry may contain pieces of fruit while chocolate usually will not.'?

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Compare and Contrast text structure.

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What type of text structure is used in the following example: 'This morning was crazy. My alarm clock was set for PM instead of AM.'?

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Sequence text structure.