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.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures include description, sequence, cause and effect, problem and solution, and compare and contrast.

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What does 'description' text structure do?

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Description text structure provides details about a topic, including characteristics, features, and examples.

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What is 'sequential order' in text structure?

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Sequential order is a text structure that presents information in a specific order, often using words like 'first', 'next', and 'finally'.

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What does 'compare and contrast' text structure do?

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Compare and contrast text structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is 'cause and effect' text structure?

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Cause and effect text structure explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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What is an example of a text using 'problem and solution' structure?

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A text that describes a problem, such as pollution, and offers solutions, like recycling and reducing waste.

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What signal words indicate 'description' text structure?

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Signal words for description include 'for example', 'such as', and 'includes'.

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What signal words indicate 'sequential order' text structure?

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Signal words for sequential order include 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'finally'.

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What signal words indicate 'compare and contrast' text structure?

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Signal words for compare and contrast include 'similarly', 'on the other hand', and 'however'.