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 'compare and contrast' mean?

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To compare and contrast means to look at the similarities and differences between two or more things.

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What are some key words that indicate chronological order?

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Key words include: first, next, then, last, and years.

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What is chronological order?

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Chronological order is the arrangement of events in the order they occur in time.

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What does 'cause and effect' mean?

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Cause and effect explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What are some key words that indicate cause and effect?

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Key words include: because, therefore, as a result, and since.

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What is a descriptive text structure?

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

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What does 'problem and solution' mean?

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

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What are some key words that indicate a problem and solution structure?

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Key words include: problem, solution, challenge, and answer.

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What does 'compare' mean?

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To compare means to examine two or more items to identify similarities.