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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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What are signal words?

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Signal words are words or phrases that indicate the organization of a text and help readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What text structure uses signal words like 'however', 'on the other hand', and 'similarly'?

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Compare & Contrast.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What text structure uses signal words like 'first', 'next', and 'then'?

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Sequence.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What text structure uses signal words like 'because', 'due to', and 'as a result'?

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Cause & Effect.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What does the Compare & Contrast text structure do?

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It explores similarities and differences between two or more topics.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What does the Sequence text structure do?

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It presents information in a specific order or sequence, often using chronological markers.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What does the Cause & Effect text structure do?

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It explains reasons why something happens and the results of those actions.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What does the Description text structure do?

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It provides detailed information about a topic to create a mental picture for the reader.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What are some examples of signal words for Description?

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For example, 'for instance', 'such as', and 'to illustrate'.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5