Text Structure

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to the way information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas and the overall message.

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Name the five common types of text structures.

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

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What is a description text structure?

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A description text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, often using adjectives and sensory details.

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Give an example of a description text structure.

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"Rhesus monkeys are primates with brown bodies and red faces. They come from Asian countries, such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India."

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What is a sequence text structure?

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A sequence text structure presents information in a specific order, often showing steps in a process or events in chronological order.

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Give an example of a sequence text structure.

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"The fighting in World War I stopped on November 11, 1918. A year later, President Woodrow Wilson declared November 11th Armistice Day."

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What is a cause and effect text structure?

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

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Give an example of a cause and effect text structure.

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"The Zika virus was discovered in a rhesus monkey, which led to the understanding that it was spread by mosquitoes."

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What is a problem/solution text structure?

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A problem/solution text structure presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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Give an example of a problem/solution text structure.

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"Scientists were concerned about the effects of space on humans, so they sent rhesus monkeys into space to study the effects first."