Text Structure

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to the way information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas and the overall message.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures include description, cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, and temporal/sequence.

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What does the description text structure do?

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The description text structure provides details about a topic, including characteristics, features, and examples.

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What is the purpose of the cause and effect text structure?

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The cause and effect text structure explains why something happened (the cause) and what happened as a result (the effect).

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What does the compare and contrast text structure involve?

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The compare and contrast text structure involves identifying similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the temporal/sequence text structure?

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The temporal/sequence text structure organizes information in the order that events occur, often using time-related words.

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Give an example of a text that uses description structure.

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An example of a description structure is a text that describes the features of a rainforest, including its plants, animals, and climate.

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What is a key signal word for cause and effect?

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A key signal word for cause and effect is 'because'.

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What is a key signal word for compare and contrast?

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A key signal word for compare and contrast is 'similarly' or 'on the other hand'.

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What is a key signal word for temporal/sequence?

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A key signal word for temporal/sequence is 'first', 'next', or 'finally'.