Text Structure

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What is Text Structure?

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Text structure refers to the way an author organizes information in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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Name the five common types of text structures.

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1. Chronological/Sequence 2. Compare and Contrast 3. Cause and Effect 4. Problem and Solution 5. Description

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What is Chronological/Sequence structure?

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A text structure that presents events in the order they occur, often using time-related words.

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What is Compare and Contrast structure?

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A text structure that highlights similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is Cause and Effect structure?

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A text structure that explains reasons why something happened (cause) and the results of that event (effect).

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What is Problem and Solution structure?

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A text structure that identifies a problem and proposes one or more solutions.

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What is Description structure?

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A text structure that provides detailed information about a topic, often using sensory details.

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Which text structure would you use to explain the effects of pollution?

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Cause and Effect.

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Which transition word indicates a Cause and Effect relationship?

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As a result.

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Which transition word indicates a Compare and Contrast relationship?

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Similarly.