Text Structure 4th grade

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What is text structure?

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

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What is chronological order?

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Chronological order is a text structure that presents events in the order they happened, from first to last.

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean?

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Compare and contrast is a text structure that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is cause and effect?

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

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What is a description text structure?

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

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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Problem and solution text structure presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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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 used for instructions or steps.

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What is the purpose of using text features?

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Text features like headings, subheadings, and graphics help readers locate information and understand the text better.

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Give an example of a text that uses chronological order.

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A history book detailing events in the order they occurred.

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What type of text structure would a recipe use?

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A recipe uses sequence text structure, as it lists steps to follow in order.