Text Structures

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What is a 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.

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What is the 'Problem & Solution' text structure?

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This structure presents a problem and then explains one or more solutions to that problem.

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Give an example of 'Problem & Solution' text structure.

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Example: 'My baby brother always messes up my Lego projects. To solve this, I moved all of my Legos into my bedroom.'

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What is the 'Compare & Contrast' text structure?

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This structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Give an example of 'Compare & Contrast' text structure.

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Example: 'Porpoises and dolphins have teeth, but their teeth are shaped differently.'

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What is the 'Sequence' text structure?

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This structure presents information in a specific order or sequence, often showing steps in a process.

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Give an example of 'Sequence' text structure.

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Example: 'First, we put the fishing rods by the door. Next, we dig up some worms for bait.'

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What is the 'Cause & Effect' text structure?

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This structure explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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Give an example of 'Cause & Effect' text structure.

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Example: 'You might see a rainbow since rainbows are made when sunlight hits drops of water in the air.'

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What is the 'Descriptive' text structure?

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This structure provides detailed descriptions of a person, place, thing, or idea.