Text Structures Clue Words (open notes)

Clue Words: Cause, effect, because

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• Cause & Effect

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• Sequence

Clue Words: Consequence, therefore, as a result

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• Chronological

Clue Words: Both, similar, on the other hand

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Clue Words: First, second, next, after

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Clue Words: Years, dates, or times

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• Chronological

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Clue Words: For example, characteristic, such as

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Clue Words: Issue, difficult, solve

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Clue Words: Whereas, too, different, however

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• Cause & Effect

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Clue Words: Problem, attempt, solution

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• Chronological

Clue Words: Next, then, finally, lastly

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• Sequence

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