Text Structures Assessment

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What is compare & contrast writing?

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A type of writing that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Why is understanding text structures important for readers?

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It enables readers to better organize and remember information.

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What key phrases indicate problem & solution text structure?

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Words/phrases such as 'a problem is', 'solve', or 'solution'.

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What type of text structure is used in the following passage: 'The giant ship Titanic set off on April 10, 1912. It sailed for four days and then struck an iceberg.'?

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Sequence.

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What influences text structure?

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The author's purpose.

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What is order & sequence writing?

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A type of writing that presents events or steps in the order they occur.

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What is descriptive writing?

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A type of writing that provides detailed descriptions of a person, place, or thing.

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What is cause & effect writing?

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A type of writing that explains reasons why something happened and the results of that event.

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What is the main purpose of using text structures?

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To help readers understand and organize information more effectively.

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What are some common text structures?

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Compare & contrast, order & sequence, cause & effect, problem & solution, and descriptive.