Text Structure 4th grade

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to how 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 Cause and Effect, Compare and Contrast, Chronological Order, Description, and Problem and Solution.

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

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

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Give an example of a 'Cause and Effect' text structure.

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An example is a book that explains how littering causes harm to the environment.

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What does 'Compare and Contrast' mean in text structure?

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

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Give an example of a 'Compare and Contrast' text structure.

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An example is a book that discusses the differences between crocodiles and alligators.

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What is 'Chronological Order' in text structure?

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'Chronological Order' organizes information according to the time sequence in which events occur.

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Give an example of 'Chronological Order' text structure.

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An example is a story that narrates events from morning to night.

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What does 'Description' mean in text structure?

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'Description' provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea to help the reader visualize it.

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Give an example of a 'Description' text structure.

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An example is a book that describes the features of a rainforest.