Text Structure

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to the way a text is organized. It helps readers understand the information and how it is presented.

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What are the common types of text structures?

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1. Chronological order 2. Compare and contrast 3. Cause and effect 4. Problem and solution 5. Description

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What is chronological order?

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Chronological order is a text structure that presents events in the order they happen, from first to last.

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What is compare and contrast?

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

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What is cause and effect?

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Cause and effect is a text structure that explains why something happened (the cause) and what happened as a result (the effect).

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What is problem and solution?

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

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What is description in text structure?

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Description is a text structure that provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea to help the reader visualize it.

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How can understanding text structure help readers?

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Understanding text structure helps readers follow the author's ideas, make connections, and better comprehend the text.

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Give an example of chronological order in a story.

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A story about a day at the beach that starts with waking up, driving to the beach, playing in the sand, and then going home.

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What is an example of compare and contrast?

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An essay comparing cats and dogs, discussing their similarities (both are pets) and differences (cats are independent, dogs are loyal).