Text Structure

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What is Sequence?

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Sequence is the order in which events happen. For example, 'First, we brush our teeth. Then, we go to bed.'

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What is Compare and Contrast?

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Compare and Contrast means looking at how two things are similar and different. For example, 'A cat is furry, but a fish is not.'

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What is Cause and Effect?

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Cause and Effect shows how one event makes another event happen. For example, 'If it rains, then the ground gets wet.'

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Give an example of Sequence.

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An example of Sequence is: 'First, we put on our shoes. Next, we go outside.'

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Give an example of Compare and Contrast.

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An example of Compare and Contrast is: 'A lion is big, while a mouse is small.'

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Give an example of Cause and Effect.

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An example of Cause and Effect is: 'If you eat too much candy, then you might get a stomach ache.'

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What does 'First' indicate in a sequence?

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'First' indicates the beginning of a sequence of events.

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What does 'Then' indicate in a sequence?

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'Then' indicates the next step in a sequence of events.

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What does 'After' indicate in a sequence?

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'After' indicates that something happens following another event.

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What is the purpose of using Sequence in writing?

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The purpose of using Sequence in writing is to help readers understand the order of events.