Text Structures

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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.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures include: 1. Cause & Effect 2. Problem & Solution 3. Chronological Order 4. Compare & Contrast 5. Descriptive.

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What does 'Cause & Effect' mean in text structure?

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'Cause & Effect' explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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What is 'Problem & Solution' in text structure?

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'Problem & Solution' presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What does 'Chronological Order' refer to?

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'Chronological Order' organizes events in the order they occur, using time-related words like first, next, and last.

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What is 'Compare & Contrast'?

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'Compare & Contrast' highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What does 'Descriptive' text structure do?

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

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What key words indicate 'Problem & Solution'?

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Key words for 'Problem & Solution' include: problem, solution, resolution.

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What key words indicate 'Chronological Order'?

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Key words for 'Chronological Order' include: first, next, then, last, years, numbers.

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How can you identify 'Compare & Contrast' in a text?

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Look for key words like: similar, different, alike, however, on the other hand.