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What is a text structure?

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A text structure is the way information is organized in a text, helping readers understand the content better.

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What are the four main types of text structures?

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1. Cause and Effect 2. Compare and Contrast 3. Sequence 4. Descriptive

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Define: Cause and Effect

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A text structure that explains why something happens and the results of that action.

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Define: Compare and Contrast

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A text structure that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What signal words indicate a cause and effect relationship?

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Because, therefore, as a result, due to.

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What signal words indicate compare and contrast?

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Similar, same, alike, on the other hand, instead.

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Define: Adjective

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A word that gives more detail about nouns.

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Define: Verb

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An action word that describes what someone or something does.

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What is a sequence text structure?

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A text structure that presents events in the order they happen.

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What are some signal words for sequence?

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First, next, then, finally.