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What is a text structure?

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A text structure is the way information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the content better.

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What is 'cause and effect'?

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A text structure that shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What is 'problem and solution'?

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A text structure that presents a problem and offers one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is 'sequence'?

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A text structure that presents events or steps in the order they occur.

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What is 'description'?

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A text structure that provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is 'compare and contrast'?

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A text structure that discusses the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Example of 'cause and effect':

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If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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Example of 'problem and solution':

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Problem: The dog chews shoes. Solution: Put shoes away.

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Example of 'sequence':

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First, gather ingredients. Next, mix them. Finally, bake the cake.

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Example of 'description':

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The dog is brown, fluffy, and has a wagging tail.