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 main ideas and how they relate to each other.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures include: 1. Chronological 2. Compare and Contrast 3. Cause and Effect 4. Problem/Solution 5. Sequence/Order of Importance.

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What does chronological order mean?

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Chronological order is a text structure that presents events in the order they happen in time.

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What are clue words for chronological order?

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Clue words for chronological order include: first, next, finally, after, and specific times like 8:30.

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What is compare and contrast text structure?

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

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What are clue words for compare and contrast?

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Clue words for compare and contrast include: similar, different, common, and on the other hand.

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What is problem and solution text structure?

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

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What are clue words for problem and solution?

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Clue words for problem and solution include: threat, difficulty, possibility, and hope.

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What does cause and effect text structure mean?

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Cause and effect text structure explains why something happened (the cause) and what happened as a result (the effect).

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What are clue words for cause and effect?

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Clue words for cause and effect include: because, as a result of, and consequently.