Text Structure

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to how information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures include cause & effect, problem & solution, compare & contrast, order & sequence, and description.

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

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'Cause & effect' shows why something happened (the cause) and what happened as a result (the effect).

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What are some signal words for cause & effect?

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

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What does 'problem & solution' mean in text structure?

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'Problem & solution' presents an issue and offers one or more solutions to that problem.

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What are some signal words for problem & solution?

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Signal words include problem, solution, and therefore.

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What does 'compare & contrast' mean in text structure?

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'Compare & contrast' highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What are some signal words for compare & contrast?

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Signal words include similar, different, on the other hand, and however.

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What does 'description' mean in text structure?

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'Description' provides details about a subject, often using characteristics or examples.

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What are some signal words for description?

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Signal words include for example, characteristics are, and such as.