Text Structures

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What are clue words that indicate compare and contrast?

Back

similar, different, common, on the other hand

Front

What type of writing includes many adjectives, examples, or characteristics?

Back

description

Front

What type of writing describes a scene with sensory details?

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description

Front

What words/phrases indicate cause and effect?

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because, as a result of, due to

Front

What type of writing considers similarities and differences?

Back

compare & contrast

Front

What is the purpose of descriptive writing?

Back

To create a vivid picture in the reader's mind using sensory details.

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What is the main focus of cause and effect writing?

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To show how one event leads to another.

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What type of text structure uses a sequence of events?

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order & sequence

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What is a key feature of problem and solution writing?

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It presents a problem and offers one or more solutions.

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What is the difference between 'similar' and 'different'?

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'Similar' means alike, while 'different' means not alike.