Text Structures

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What text structure explains reasons and consequences?

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Cause and effect.

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What are some key words associated with cause and effect?

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Because of this, so that, this led to.

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What text structure is used to highlight similarities and differences?

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Compare and contrast.

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What key words indicate a compare and contrast text structure?

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On the other hand, unlike, like, difference, same as.

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What text structure provides detailed information about a subject?

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Descriptive.

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What does a descriptive text structure focus on?

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It focuses on describing something in detail.

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What text structure presents a problem and its solutions?

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Problem and solution.

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What are the components of a problem and solution text structure?

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A problem and attempted solutions.

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What is the purpose of using cause and effect in writing?

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To show the relationship between events or actions.

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How can you identify a descriptive text structure in a passage?

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Look for detailed descriptions and sensory details.