Organizational Text Structures

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What is an Organizational Text Structure?

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An Organizational Text Structure is a way that information is arranged in a text to help readers understand the content better.

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What is the 'Main Idea and Details' structure?

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This structure presents the main point of a text followed by supporting details that explain or elaborate on that point.

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What does 'Sequence' mean in text structure?

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Sequence refers to the order in which events or steps occur, often used in instructions or narratives.

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What is 'Compare and Contrast'?

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This structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is 'Cause and Effect'?

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This structure explains why something happens (cause) and what happens as a result (effect).

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What is 'Problem and Solution'?

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This structure presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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Give an example of 'Main Idea and Details'.

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Main Idea: Dogs are great pets. Details: They are loyal, friendly, and can be trained.

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Provide an example of 'Sequence'.

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1. Wake up 2. Brush teeth 3. Eat breakfast 4. Go to school.

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What is an example of 'Compare and Contrast'?

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Comparing cats and dogs: Cats are independent, while dogs are social.

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Give an example of 'Cause and Effect'.

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Cause: It rained heavily. Effect: The streets flooded.