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 are the four main types of text structures?

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

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What does 'cause and effect' mean in text structure?

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'Cause and effect' shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What is an example of 'problem and solution' text structure?

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A story about a girl who loses her dog and finds it by asking her neighbors for help.

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What does 'sequence' mean in text structure?

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'Sequence' shows events in the order they happen, like steps in a recipe.

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What is 'compare and contrast' in text structure?

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'Compare and contrast' shows how two or more things are alike and different.

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What is a key feature of descriptive text structure?

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Descriptive text structure provides details about a person, place, or thing, using sensory language.

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How can you identify 'cause and effect' in a text?

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Look for words like 'because,' 'therefore,' or 'as a result' that indicate a cause leading to an effect.

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What is an example of 'sequence' in a text?

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A timeline of events, like the life cycle of a butterfly.

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What is the purpose of using 'problem and solution' text structure?

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To present a challenge and offer ways to resolve it.