Text Structure

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What is Text Structure?

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Text structure refers to how information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What are the common types of text structures?

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Common types include Compare and Contrast, Cause and Effect, Problem and Solution, and Sequence.

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What words might indicate a Compare and Contrast text structure?

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Words like SIMILAR, DIFFERENT, BOTH, COMMON, SHARE, UNLIKE indicate Compare and Contrast.

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What is Cause and Effect text structure?

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Cause and Effect shows how one event leads to another. It explains reasons and results.

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What are some signal words for Cause and Effect?

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Signal words include BECAUSE, AS A RESULT, THEREFORE, and DUE TO.

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What is Problem and Solution text structure?

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Problem and Solution presents an issue and discusses ways to solve it.

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What are some signal words for Problem and Solution?

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Signal words include SOLUTION, PROBLEM, ANSWER, and RESOLVE.

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What is Sequence text structure?

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Sequence organizes information in a specific order, often showing steps or events in a timeline.

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What are some signal words for Sequence?

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Signal words include FIRST, NEXT, THEN, AFTER, and FINALLY.

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How can you identify a Compare and Contrast text?

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Look for similarities and differences between two or more subjects.