Text Structure

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What is Text Structure?

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Text Structure refers to how information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What are the common types of Text Structures?

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Common types include Cause and Effect, Problem and Solution, Compare and Contrast, Sequence, and Description.

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What does Cause and Effect mean?

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Cause and Effect explains why something happened (the cause) and what happened as a result (the effect).

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What is a Problem and Solution structure?

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This structure presents a problem and explains how it can be solved.

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What does Compare and Contrast mean?

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Compare and Contrast shows how two things are alike (similarities) and how they are different (differences).

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What is Sequence in Text Structure?

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Sequence refers to the order in which events happen or steps in a process.

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What is Description in Text Structure?

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Description provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea to help the reader visualize it.

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What is the EFFECT in the sentence: 'I couldn't go out for recess because I forgot my homework.'?

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The effect is 'I couldn't go out for recess.'

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What is the PROBLEM in the sentence: 'Allie spilled her water, so she cleaned it up with a towel.'?

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The problem is 'Allie spilled her water.'

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What does 'Comparing' tell us?

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Comparing tells how two things are alike or the same.