Text Structures

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What is chronological order?

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A text structure that presents information in the order it occurs, step-by-step.

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What is compare and contrast?

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

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What are signal words for chronological order?

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First, then, after that.

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What are signal words for cause and effect?

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Result, causes.

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What is problem and solution?

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

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What are signal words for problem and solution?

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A problem is, solve, solution.

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What is description in text structure?

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A text structure that provides detailed information about a topic, including characteristics and features.

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What are signal words for description?

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For example, such as, includes.

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What is cause and effect?

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A text structure that explains why something happens (cause) and what happens as a result (effect).

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What are signal words for cause and effect?

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Because, therefore, as a result.