Expository Text Structures

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What is the purpose of text structure in expository writing?

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It reveals the author's purpose for writing the text.

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What do you call the sentences that provide additional information under the topic sentence?

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Supporting details.

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How is expository text structured?

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It is organized to give the reader information.

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What does the introduction of expository text typically include?

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Main idea/thesis.

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What text structure would a writer use to explain the recovery process after a disaster?

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Problem and solution.

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What are the common types of text structures in expository writing?

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Description, sequence/chronological, cause and effect, problem and solution.

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What is a description text structure?

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It provides details about a topic, including characteristics and examples.

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What does sequence/chronological text structure indicate?

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It presents information in the order it occurs.

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What is a cause and effect text structure?

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It explains reasons why something happened and the results of that event.

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What is the main idea in an expository text?

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The central point or argument that the author wants to convey.