Analyzing Text Structure

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to the way a text is organized, including how ideas are arranged and presented to convey meaning.

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What are the common types of text structures?

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Common types include Cause & Effect, Compare & Contrast, Chronological Order, Sequence of Events, and Problem & Solution.

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Define Cause & Effect text structure.

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Cause & Effect text structure explains why something happened (the cause) and what happened as a result (the effect).

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Define Compare & Contrast text structure.

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Compare & Contrast text structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Define Chronological Order text structure.

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Chronological Order text structure presents events in the order they occurred, from first to last.

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Define Sequence of Events text structure.

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Sequence of Events text structure outlines steps or stages in a process, often using transition words like 'first', 'next', and 'finally'.

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Define Problem & Solution text structure.

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

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What is an example of Cause & Effect in a text?

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An example is: 'The heavy rain caused the river to overflow, resulting in flooding in nearby areas.'

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What is an example of Compare & Contrast in a text?

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An example is: 'While cats are independent, dogs are known for their loyalty and companionship.'

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What is an example of Chronological Order in a text?

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An example is: 'First, I woke up. Then, I had breakfast. After that, I went to school.'