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, Compare and Contrast, Sequence, Problem and Solution, and Description.

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Define Cause and Effect.

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Cause and Effect is a text structure that shows the relationship between events, where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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Give an example of Cause and Effect.

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When it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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What is Compare and Contrast?

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Compare and Contrast is a text structure that highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Provide an example of Compare and Contrast.

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Dolphins and porpoises are both marine mammals, but dolphins are generally larger than porpoises.

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What is Sequence in text structure?

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Sequence is a text structure that presents information in a specific order, often chronological.

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Give an example of Sequence.

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First, gather your materials. Next, mix the ingredients. Finally, bake the cake.

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Define Problem and Solution.

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Problem and Solution is a text structure that presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions.

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Provide an example of Problem and Solution.

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The problem of pollution can be addressed by recycling and reducing waste.