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Crocodiles and alligators look very much alike, but there are many ways to tell them apart. The crocodile has a pointy snout, while the alligator's snout is rounder. 
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• Chronological/Sequence/Process/Order
• Cause and Effect
• Problem and Solution
• Compare and Contrast

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Animals and people need oxygen to breathe. If large areas of green plants and trees are destroyed, there will not be enough oxygen produced to keep people and animals alive. So, what should be done? The solution must be based on what is possible. What is the Text Structure of this passage?

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Today in cooking class, we are going to learn how to make an easy family dinner. First, let's preheat the oven. Now, let's mix the meat, egg, and vegetables. Add salt and pepper and shape the mixture into balls. Put in the muffin tin and bake for 40 minutes.
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During the Revolutionary War and for a long time afterwards, colonists used British, French and Spanish money. Because the British government would not allow the colonist to make their own coins, so as a result they made paper money instead.
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At one time, Americans couldn't get from coast to coast by train. The train tracks did not go all the way across the United States. This was an issue because it took months to travel from one side of the country to another. This issue was fixed in the early 1860s, the railroad companies decided to begin building a transcontinental railroad. 
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Clara Barton was born in Oxford, Massachusetts. She taught school and worked at the United States Patent Office. When the Civil War broke out, Clara worked as a nurse. She brought supplies to soldiers and worked on the battlefield. In 1869, Clara went to Europe. Then, in 1870 she continued to supply the troops with materials they needed. 
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One of the greatest baseball heroes of all time is Ty Cobb. He played in the major leagues for 24 years. The baseball legend was from Georgia. He was born in the Narrows on December 18, 1886. While he was growing up, his family lived in Royston. As a teenager, he played baseball for the Royston Rompers. After that, he played for the semi-pro team Royston Reds. 
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The North Pole marks the northern end of the Earth's imaginary axis while the South Pole marks the southern end. The North Pole is found in the Arctic Ocean. The South Pole is located on the continent of Antartica. 
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In 1804, the steam locomotive was invented. They were strong and could transport a heavy amount. As a result, this made it possible for a locomotive to pull cars along a train track.
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Do you like to make music? This is a good project for you. Follow these simple steps to make two great instruments. To make a drum, you will need an empty oatmeal box, some string, two pencils, two spools, construction paper, glue, and markers. First, decorate the oatmeal box by covering it with construction paper and drawing a design. Then poke a hole through the center of the top of the box. 
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