Text Structures

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What is a chronological text structure?

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A chronological text structure presents events in the order they occur, using signal words like 'first', 'second', 'next', and 'finally'.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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What does the term 'cause' refer to in text structures?

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In text structures, 'cause' refers to events that explain why something happens.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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What is a comparison text structure?

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A comparison text structure explains how things are similar or different, using signal words like 'similar', 'alike', and 'on the other hand'.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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What signal words indicate a comparison?

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Signal words for comparison include 'similar', 'same', 'alike', 'both', 'on the other hand', and 'instead'.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What type of text structure uses the five senses?

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Description text structure uses the five senses to create a vivid picture of a subject.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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A problem and solution text structure presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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What are signal words for cause and effect?

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

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

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What is the main idea in a text?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the text is trying to convey.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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What does a descriptive text structure do?

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A descriptive text structure provides details about a subject, often using sensory language.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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What is the purpose of using text structures?

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Text structures help organize information and make it easier to understand relationships between ideas.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5