Text Structure Vocabulary

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What is the cause/effect text structure?

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A text structure that explains what happened and why it happened.

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What is the description text structure?

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A text structure that provides details or characteristics about a topic.

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What is the compare/contrast text structure?

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A text structure that shows similarities and differences between two or more things.

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What is the problem/solution text structure?

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A text structure that provides a problem and describes how it can be or is solved.

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What clue words indicate a cause/effect relationship?

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Clue words include 'as a result', 'because', 'when', 'if', 'then', 'consequently'.

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What clue words indicate a chronological/sequence structure?

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Clue words include 'first', 'next', 'then', 'last', 'year', 'dates'.

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What clue words indicate a compare/contrast structure?

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Clue words include 'on the other hand', 'similarly', 'like', 'unlike', 'however'.

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What clue words indicate a problem/solution structure?

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Clue words include 'problem', 'solution', 'resolution', 'dilemma'.

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What are some examples of description clue words?

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Examples include 'for example', 'in fact', 'for instance', 'most importantly'.

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What is the purpose of using text structures in writing?

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Text structures help organize information and make it easier for readers to understand.