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 flow of the content.

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What are the common types of text structures?

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Common types of text structures include chronological, cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, and spatial/descriptive.

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What is a chronological text structure?

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A chronological text structure presents information in the order it occurs, often using time-related words to indicate sequence.

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What is a cause and effect text structure?

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A cause and effect text structure explains reasons why something happened (the cause) and the results of that event (the effect).

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What is a compare and contrast text structure?

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A compare and contrast text structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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A problem and solution text structure identifies a problem and discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is a spatial/descriptive text structure?

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A spatial/descriptive text structure organizes information based on physical location or the arrangement of details in space.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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How can identifying text structure help in comprehension?

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Identifying text structure can enhance comprehension by providing a framework for understanding how ideas are connected and how to navigate the text.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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What signal words might indicate a cause and effect relationship?

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Signal words for cause and effect include 'because,' 'therefore,' 'as a result,' and 'consequently.'

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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CCSS.RI.6.5

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What signal words might indicate a compare and contrast relationship?

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Signal words for compare and contrast include 'similarly,' 'on the other hand,' 'however,' and 'in contrast.'

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5