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.

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What is chronological order?

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Chronological order is a text structure that presents events in the order they occur in time.

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What is cause and effect?

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Cause and effect is a text structure that explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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What is problem and solution?

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Problem and solution is a text structure that presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is compare and contrast?

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Compare and contrast is a text structure that highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is descriptive text structure?

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Descriptive text structure provides detailed information about a topic, often using sensory details to create a vivid picture.

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Example of chronological order in a story.

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A story about a day in the life of a student, detailing events from morning to evening.

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Example of cause and effect in a text.

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If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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Example of problem and solution in a text.

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Many students are failing classes (problem). They can improve by studying more and asking for help (solution).

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Example of compare and contrast in a text.

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Basketball and volleyball are both played in a gym, but basketball allows the ball to touch the floor, while volleyball does not.