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When the author explains why something happens or explains the effects of something, what text structure are they using?

• problem and solution
• compare and contrast
• cause and effect
• chronological

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The clown did a trick on his bicycle.  He went very fast and stood up on his seat.  I am a good bike riders, but not that good.  When I tried the trick, I fell off my bike.
CAUSE: I tried to do a bicycle trick.
What was the EFFECT?

• I am a good bike rider.
• I fell off my bike.
• The clown went very fast.

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Andrew had just one day to get ready for a summer trip. He called his cousin and asked what to bring. Joseph explained that their rented cabin was near a lake. He advised Andrew to pack an extra pair of jeans, a sweatshirt, some swim trunks, insect repellent, and hiking boots. Andrew found most of the items in his closet, but he did not have a sweatshirt, so he went with his mother to the mall. What did Andrew do first?

• went to the mall
• found some jeans in his closet
• called Joseph

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What text structure is used to show a series of events happening over a period of time?

• Problem/Solution
• Cause/Effect
• Timeline
• Main Idea

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Bob woke up at Tom's house and ate.  He went there the night before for a party.
Which came first?

• Bob ate.
• Tom woke up.
• Bob went to Tom's house for a party.
• Bob woke up.

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Bob woke up at Tom's house and ate.  He went there the night before for a party.
Which came first?

• Bob ate.
• Tom woke up.
• Bob went to Tom's house for a party.
• Bob woke up.

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Ray forgot to charge his iPad. As a result, his iPad was dead the next day. 
What is the Cause? What is the Effect? 

• Cause: Ray's iPad was dead.
  Effect: Ray forgot to charge his iPad.
• Cause: Ray forgot to charge his iPad.
  Effect: Ray's iPad was dead.

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If Clementine did not put the mats in front of the stage for the Dozen Doozies, how would have the results been different?

• They would have gotten hurt from falling off the stage
• The gymnastics team would not have lost their mats
• The stage would not have looked as organized
• Their act would not have been complete

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To sequence means to ____________.

• put things in order
• to tell what it's mostly about
• to figure out what is happening
• to call Mrs. Bradley

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In this type of writing, the reader will see words/phrases such as because, as a result of, and due to.

• cause & effect
• problem & solution
• order & sequence
• compare & contrast

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