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.

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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, often using adjectives and sensory details.

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What is Cause and Effect in Text Structure?

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

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What is Order and Sequence in Text Structure?

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Order and Sequence is a text structure that presents information in a specific order, often used for instructions or events in chronological order.

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What is Compare and Contrast in Text Structure?

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Compare and Contrast is a text structure that highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is Problem and Solution in Text Structure?

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

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Example of Description:

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The Golden Gate Bridge is made of steel and has a bright orange color.

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Example of Cause and Effect:

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Eating too much sugar can lead to cavities in teeth.

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Example of Order and Sequence:

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The life cycle of a butterfly includes the stages of egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult butterfly.

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Example of Compare and Contrast:

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A cat and a dog are both pets, but cats are usually more independent while dogs are more social.