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 and the overall flow of the content.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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

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What is a sequence text structure?

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A sequence text structure presents information in a specific order, often chronological, showing how events or steps occur over time.

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Give an example of sequence text structure.

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An example of sequence text structure is a timeline of events, such as the history of the Olympic Games.

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What is a description text structure?

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A description text structure provides details about a topic, including its characteristics, features, and examples.

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Give an example of description text structure.

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An example of description text structure is a passage that describes the features of the Greenland shark.

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What is a compare and contrast text structure?

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A compare and contrast text structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Give an example of compare and contrast text structure.

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An example of compare and contrast text structure is a passage discussing urban vs. suburban communities.

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What is a problem/solution text structure?

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A problem/solution text structure presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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Give an example of problem/solution text structure.

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An example of problem/solution text structure is a passage about food waste at the Olympic Games and how chefs used leftovers to help the homeless.