Text Structure Vocabulary

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What are clue words for compare/contrast text structure?

Back

on the other hand, similarly, like, unlike, however

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What are clue words for chronological/sequence text structure?

Back

first, next, then, last, year, dates

Front

What text structure shows similarities and differences?

Back

compare/contrast

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What text structure tells the order of events?

Back

chronological/sequence

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What are clue words for cause/effect text structure?

Back

as a result, because, when, if, then, consequently

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What is the purpose of a compare/contrast text structure?

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To highlight similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the purpose of a chronological/sequence text structure?

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To present events in the order they occur.

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What is the purpose of a cause/effect text structure?

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To explain reasons why something happened and the results of that event.

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What is a problem/solution text structure?

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A structure that presents a problem and discusses possible solutions.

Front

What are some examples of compare/contrast clue words?

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similarly, unlike, in contrast, on the other hand.