Text Structures

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What is Chronological Order?

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Chronological Order is a way of organizing events in the order they happen, using key words like first, next, then, and last.

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What does Cause and Effect mean?

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Cause and Effect explains what happened (the effect) and why it happened (the cause). For example, eating ice-cream too fast can cause an ice-cream headache.

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What is a Descriptive Text Structure?

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Descriptive Text Structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, often using sensory details. For example, describing a banana split with its colors and flavors.

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What is Compare and Contrast?

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Compare and Contrast is a text structure that shows how two or more things are similar and different. For example, comparing strawberry and chocolate ice-cream.

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What is a Problem and Solution text structure?

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Problem and Solution describes a problem and offers one or more solutions. For example, if someone has an ice-cream headache, the solution might be to eat slowly.

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What are key words for Chronological Order?

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Key words for Chronological Order include first, next, then, last, and dates.

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How can you identify Cause and Effect in a text?

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Look for phrases that indicate a cause, such as 'because', 'as a result', or 'led to', and the effect that follows.

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What is the purpose of Descriptive writing?

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The purpose of Descriptive writing is to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind by using detailed descriptions.

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What are some examples of Compare and Contrast?

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Examples include comparing two books, two animals, or two flavors of ice-cream, highlighting their similarities and differences.

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What is the structure of a Problem and Solution text?

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A Problem and Solution text typically starts with a problem, explains it, and then presents one or more solutions.