Text Structure: All Five (PRACTICE 1)

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What is text structure?

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

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What are the five main types of text structures?

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1. Description 2. Sequence 3. Cause and Effect 4. Problem and Solution 5. Compare and Contrast

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What is the purpose of the 'sequence' text structure?

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The sequence text structure organizes information in a specific order, often chronological, to help readers follow the flow of events.

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What does 'cause and effect' mean in text structure?

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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 is the purpose of the 'description' text structure?

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To give a detailed picture of a person, place, or thing, often using sensory details.

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How does sequencing help us with our writing?

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Sequencing helps to organize our thoughts and parts of the story, making it easier for readers to understand.

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What is an example of a cause in a cause and effect relationship?

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In the sentence 'Because it rained, I got soaked,' the cause is 'It rained.'

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What is an example of an effect in a cause and effect relationship?

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In the sentence 'Because it rained, I got soaked,' the effect is 'I got soaked.'

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What does 'solution' refer to in a problem and solution text structure?

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The 'solution' refers to how the conflict or problem is resolved.