Text Structures

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What is a text structure?

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A text structure is the way information is organized in a written work. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas and the flow of information.

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What are the four main types of text structures?

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1. Problem and Solution 2. Cause and Effect 3. Compare and Contrast 4. Sequence or Chronological Order

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Define 'Problem and Solution' text structure.

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This structure presents a problem and then offers one or more solutions to that problem.

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Give an example of 'Problem and Solution' text structure.

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A paragraph discussing the issue of pollution and suggesting recycling as a solution.

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Define 'Cause and Effect' text structure.

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This structure explains why something happened (the cause) and what happened as a result (the effect).

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Give an example of 'Cause and Effect' text structure.

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A paragraph explaining how deforestation leads to loss of habitat for wildlife.

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Define 'Compare and Contrast' text structure.

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This structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Give an example of 'Compare and Contrast' text structure.

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A paragraph comparing the features of cats and dogs.

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Define 'Sequence or Chronological Order' text structure.

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This structure organizes information in the order that events occur, often using time markers.

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Give an example of 'Sequence or Chronological Order' text structure.

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A paragraph detailing the steps to bake a cake, listed in the order they should be done.