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 is the Problem and Solution structure?

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This structure presents a problem and then explains one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is the Order and Sequence structure?

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This structure organizes information in a specific order, often showing steps or events in the order they occur.

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What is the Cause and Effect structure?

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This structure explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What is the Description structure?

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This structure provides details about a topic, including characteristics, features, and examples.

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What is the Compare and Contrast structure?

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This structure examines the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Example of Problem and Solution: Unclean kitchens cause illness. What is the solution?

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Clean the kitchens regularly to prevent illness.

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Example of Order and Sequence: List the events leading to the American Revolution.

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1. Taxation without representation 2. Boston Tea Party 3. First Continental Congress.

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Example of Cause and Effect: Lifting weights strengthens bones. What is the cause?

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Lifting weights is the cause that leads to the effect of strengthened bones.

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Example of Description: What materials were used to build the Golden Gate Bridge?

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Steel, concrete, and cables were used to construct the Golden Gate Bridge.