Text Structures

Front

What is a text structure that describes characteristics and provides facts about a topic?

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Description

Front

What is the text structure that highlights similarities and differences between two or more things?

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Compare & Contrast

Front

What text structure explains the reasons why something happens and the results of that action?

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Cause & Effect

Front

What text structure presents events in the order they happen?

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Chronological / Sequence

Front

What text structure presents a problem and then offers a solution?

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Problem & Solution

Front

What is the purpose of using a description text structure?

Back

To provide detailed information about a topic.

Front

In which text structure would you find a list of pros and cons?

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Compare & Contrast

Front

What type of text structure would you use to explain how one event leads to another?

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Cause & Effect

Front

What is an example of chronological text structure?

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A timeline of a historical event.

Front

What is the main goal of a problem and solution text structure?

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To identify a problem and suggest ways to solve it.