2.01 Central Ideas

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Cause and Effect

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The description of what happened as the result of something else.

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Text Structure: Cause and Effect

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A structure that shows the relationship between events, where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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Heading

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The title or name of a section in a text that indicates the main topic of that section.

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Text Structure: Sequence

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A structure that presents information in the order in which it occurs.

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Text Structure: Description

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A structure that provides details about a topic, often using adjectives and sensory details.

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Text Structure: Problem and Solution

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A structure that presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions.

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Text Structure: Compare and Contrast

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A structure that highlights the similarities and/or differences between two or more subjects.

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What is not a text structure?

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Title.

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Example of Cause and Effect: Snowstorm

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If a text describes a snowstorm and then talks about schools being closed, it illustrates cause and effect.

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Example of Problem and Solution

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A text that discusses pollution (problem) and suggests recycling (solution).