Text Structure (Basics)

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What is Compare and Contrast?

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A text structure that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What words might indicate Compare and Contrast?

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Words like SIMILAR, DIFFERENT, BOTH, COMMON, SHARE, UNLIKE.

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What is Cause and Effect?

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A text structure that explains why something happens and the effects of that event.

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What does a Cause and Effect text structure do?

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It explains something that happened and the reasons why.

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What is Description in text structure?

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A text structure that provides details to create a mental picture for the reader.

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What does a Description text structure do?

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It gives several details about a topic to help the reader visualize it.

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What is Sequence in text structure?

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

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What does a Sequence text structure provide?

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Chronological events or a list of steps in a procedure.

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What is Problem and Solution?

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A text structure that describes a problem and explains how it was solved.

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What does a Problem and Solution text structure do?

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It describes a problem and then explains how someone solved it.