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 and the overall message.

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What are the common types of text structures?

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Common types include Descriptive, Compare and Contrast, Cause and Effect, Problem and Solution, and Sequence.

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What is a Descriptive text structure?

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A descriptive text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, often using sensory details.

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What signal words indicate a Compare and Contrast text structure?

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Signal words include 'however', 'on the other hand', 'similarly', and 'like'.

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What is a Cause and Effect text structure?

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A cause and effect text structure explains reasons why something happens (cause) and the results of that action (effect).

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What are some signal words for Cause and Effect?

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Signal words include 'because', 'therefore', 'as a result', and 'due to'.

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What is a Problem and Solution text structure?

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

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What are some signal words for Problem and Solution?

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Signal words include 'problem', 'solution', 'issue', and 'resolve'.

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What is Sequence text structure?

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Sequence text structure organizes information in a specific order, often chronological, showing the steps or events in a process.

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What are some signal words for Sequence text structure?

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Signal words include 'first', 'next', 'then', 'finally', and 'after'.