Text Structure

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to the way information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What is sequence in text structure?

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

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What does compare and contrast mean?

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To compare and contrast means to identify similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is cause and effect in text structure?

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Cause and effect is a text structure that explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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What is description in 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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Give an example of sequence in a text.

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An example of sequence is a recipe that lists the steps to make a cake: 1. Preheat the oven, 2. Mix ingredients, 3. Bake for 30 minutes.

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How can you identify compare and contrast in a text?

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Look for words like 'similar', 'different', 'on the other hand', or 'however' that signal comparisons.

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What is an example of cause and effect?

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An example of cause and effect is: 'Heavy rain (cause) led to flooding (effect).'

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What are some signal words for sequence?

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Signal words for sequence include 'first', 'next', 'then', 'after that', and 'finally'.

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What is the purpose of using description in a text?

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The purpose of using description is to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind by providing detailed information.