Text Structure Practice

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What is the description/main idea text structure?

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A text structure that focuses on one main idea or topic and provides supporting details for that topic. The order of the text is not important.

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What is chronological/sequential order?

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A text structure that explains or describes events in the order they happen, from the beginning to the end.

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What is cause/effect text structure?

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A text structure that explains how one event leads to another event.

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What is problem/solution text structure?

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A text structure that describes an issue and offers one or more answers or solutions.

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What does compare/contrast text structure do?

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It highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Give an example of chronological order.

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A story that starts with 'First, I woke up. Then, I had breakfast. Finally, I went to school.'

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What is the purpose of using text structures in writing?

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To organize information clearly and help readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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How can you identify a problem/solution text structure?

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Look for a statement of an issue followed by one or more solutions.

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What is a key feature of cause/effect text structure?

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It often uses words like 'because,' 'therefore,' or 'as a result' to show the relationship.

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What type of text structure would you use to write a recipe?

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Chronological/sequential order, as it lists steps in the order they should be completed.