Text Structures Task Cards

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What is a text structure that describes a topic in detail?

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Description

Front

What text structure is used to show similarities and differences between two or more subjects?

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Compare and Contrast

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What text structure presents a problem and then offers a solution?

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Problem and Solution

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What text structure explains the reasons something happens and the results of that action?

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Cause and Effect

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What text structure organizes events in the order they happen?

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Sequence/Chronological

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What is the purpose of using 'Compare and Contrast' in writing?

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To highlight similarities and differences between two or more items.

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Give an example of 'Description' in a text.

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A paragraph describing the features of a butterfly.

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What is the main focus of 'Problem and Solution' text structure?

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To identify a problem and propose one or more solutions.

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How does 'Cause and Effect' help readers understand a text?

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It shows how one event leads to another, helping to clarify relationships.

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What type of text structure would you use to list steps in a recipe?

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Sequence/Chronological