Text Structures

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What is a text structure?

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A text structure is the way information is organized in a written work. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What are the five common types of text structures?

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1. Description 2. Sequence 3. Cause and Effect 4. Problem and Solution 5. Compare and Contrast

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Define 'Description' as a text structure.

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Description is a text structure that provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, often using sensory details.

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What is 'Sequence' in text structures?

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Sequence is a text structure that presents information in a specific order, often chronological, showing the steps or events in a process.

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Explain 'Cause and Effect' as a text structure.

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Cause and Effect is a text structure that explains why something happens (the cause) and the results of that event (the effect).

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What does 'Problem and Solution' mean in text structures?

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Problem and Solution is a text structure that identifies a problem and discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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Define 'Compare and Contrast' in the context of text structures.

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Compare and Contrast is a text structure that highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Give an example of a text that uses 'Description' as its structure.

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An example is a travel brochure that describes the features and attractions of a destination.

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What type of text structure would you use to explain the steps to bake a cake?

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Sequence, as it outlines the order of steps needed to complete the task.

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How would you structure a text discussing the effects of pollution?

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Using Cause and Effect, as it would explain the causes of pollution and its effects on the environment.