Text Structure

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What is the problem & solution text structure?

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A text structure that presents a problem and offers one or more solutions to that problem.

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What does the cause & effect text structure explain?

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It explains what happened (the cause) and why it happened (the effect).

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What is an example of cause & effect?

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If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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What does the descriptive text structure do?

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It describes a person, place, thing, or idea in detail.

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What is an example of descriptive text?

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The tall, green trees swayed gently in the breeze.

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What is the sequence text structure?

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A text structure that presents events in the order they happen.

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What is an example of sequence?

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First, I wake up; then, I brush my teeth; finally, I eat breakfast.

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What does compare & contrast text structure do?

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It shows how two or more things are alike (compare) and different (contrast).

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What is an example of compare & contrast?

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Apples are sweet, while lemons are sour.

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What is the purpose of using text structures?

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To help readers understand the organization and meaning of the text.