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. Compare and Contrast 3. Order and Sequence 4. Problem and Solution

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Define 'cause and effect' in text structure.

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Cause and effect is a text structure that shows the relationship between events, where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What are signal words for cause and effect?

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Signal words include 'because', 'as a result', 'due to', and 'therefore'.

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Define 'compare and contrast' in text structure.

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

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What are signal words for compare and contrast?

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Signal words include 'similarly', 'on the other hand', 'however', and 'in contrast'.

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Define 'order and sequence' in text structure.

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Order and sequence is a text structure that presents information in a specific order, often chronological.

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What are signal words for order and sequence?

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Signal words include 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'finally'.

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Define 'problem and solution' in text structure.

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

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What are signal words for problem and solution?

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Signal words include 'problem', 'solution', 'to solve', and 'resolved'.