Text Structure

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I do my chores each Saturday. First, I fold the laundry and put it away. Then I sweep and mop the kitchen floor. After that, I empty all the garbage cans and the recycling. Finally, when all of my chores are finished, I can go outside to play. What is the text structure?

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sequence

Front

Did you know not all deserts are hot? Hot and cold deserts are both dry, but cold deserts have long winters with freezing temperatures and lots of snow, unlike hot deserts. Options: compare and contrast, problem and solution, description, sequence

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compare and contrast

Front

What type of text structure is used to explain the difference between conductors and insulators?

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compare and contrast

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More people now use the internet, including on mobile devices, to get news instead of reading newspapers. As a result, many newspapers have closed.

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cause and effect

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Beagles are medium-sized hounds. They are intelligent, good-natured, playful, and need lots of exercise. Beagles are good with children and make good pets.

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description

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What type of text structure is used in the following sentence: "Barack Obama was born in Hawaii, graduated high school, went to Harvard, married Michelle, became a senator, and then president."

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sequence

Front

What type of text structure is used in the description of an earthquake causing a tsunami and its effects?

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cause and effect

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When you are thirsty, drink a glass of water instead of soda. Soda has sugar and chemicals, but water is healthier. Water helps your digestion and keeps your immune system strong.

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compare and contrast

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Fertilizer from farms can run into ponds and rivers, causing too much algae to grow. This harms plants and animals living there.

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cause and effect

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Mrs. Jonas was concerned because Marco often fell asleep in class. She called his parents and suggested an earlier bedtime to help him stay awake at school.

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problem and solution