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.

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What is Problem-Solution text structure?

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Problem-Solution text structure presents a problem and then offers one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is Cause and Effect text structure?

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

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What is Sequence text structure?

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Sequence text structure presents information in a specific order or steps, often used for instructions or processes.

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What is Compare and Contrast text structure?

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Compare and Contrast text structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Example of Problem-Solution text structure.

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My baby brother always messes up my Lego projects. To solve this, I moved all of my legos into my bedroom and keep the door closed.

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Example of Cause and Effect text structure.

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If it gets really hot, then elephants may use their trunks to splash water onto their backs.

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Example of Sequence text structure.

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Before we go fishing, we need to get our gear together. First, we put the fishing rods by the door. Next, we dig up some worms for bait.

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What is Description text structure?

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Description text structure provides details about a topic, often using adjectives and sensory details to create a vivid picture.

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How can you identify text structure in a passage?

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Look for signal words like 'first', 'next', 'because', 'however', and 'for example' to help identify the structure.