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 message.

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What are the common types of text structures?

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Common types of text structures include: 1. Cause and Effect 2. Problem and Solution 3. Sequence 4. Compare and Contrast 5. Description.

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What signal words indicate Cause and Effect text structure?

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Signal words for Cause and Effect include: if/then, therefore, because.

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What is the purpose of using different text structures?

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Authors use different text structures to organize their ideas and present information clearly.

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What is Sequence text structure?

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Sequence text structure presents events in the order they occur, often using words like first, next, then, and finally.

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What is Compare and Contrast text structure?

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Compare and Contrast text structure shows how two or more things are similar and different.

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What is Description text structure?

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Description text structure provides details and examples to explain a topic.

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What signal words indicate Sequence text structure?

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Signal words for Sequence include: first, next, then, after that, finally.

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What is Problem and Solution text structure?

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

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What signal words indicate Problem and Solution text structure?

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Signal words for Problem and Solution include: problem, solution, issue, and resolve.