4th Grade Text Structures

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What is a sequence in text structures?

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A sequence is a text structure that presents events or steps in the order they happen.

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean?

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To compare and contrast means to look at the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is a description in text structures?

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A description provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, often using sensory details.

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What is a cause and effect relationship?

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A cause and effect relationship shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What is the purpose of using text structures?

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Text structures help organize information and make it easier to understand.

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Give an example of a sequence in daily activities.

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Waking up, brushing teeth, taking a shower, getting dressed.

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What is the difference between 'cause' and 'effect'?

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The cause is why something happens, and the effect is what happens as a result.

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How can you identify a compare and contrast text structure?

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Look for words like 'similar', 'different', 'on the other hand', or 'however'.

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What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

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If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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What are signal words for sequence?

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First, next, then, after that, finally.