Text Structures

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What is a text structure?

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A text structure is the way information is organized in a piece of writing.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures are Description, Sequence/Chronology, Cause and Effect, Problem and Solution, and Compare and Contrast.

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What does 'Description' mean in text structures?

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Description provides details about a topic, using adjectives and examples to create a vivid picture.

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What is 'Sequence/Chronology' in text structures?

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Sequence/Chronology organizes information in the order it happens, often using time words.

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What does 'Cause and Effect' mean in text structures?

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Cause and Effect explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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What is 'Problem and Solution' in text structures?

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Problem and Solution presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What does 'Compare and Contrast' mean in text structures?

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Compare and Contrast shows how two or more things are alike (compare) and different (contrast).

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Give an example of a text structure that describes a process.

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Sequence/Chronology is often used to describe a process, like how to bake a cake step by step.

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How can you identify a 'Cause and Effect' text structure?

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Look for signal words like 'because,' 'therefore,' or 'as a result' that indicate a cause and its effect.

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What signal words might indicate a 'Problem and Solution' text structure?

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Signal words include 'problem,' 'solution,' 'to fix this,' and 'one way to solve this is...'