Text Structure Flashcard

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What is the cause and effect text structure?

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A text structure that explains why something happened and what the result was.

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What does the descriptive text structure provide?

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Details about a person, place, or thing.

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What is an example of cause and effect in everyday life?

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Eating something cold on a hot day can cause an ice-cream headache.

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What is the chronological order text structure?

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A text structure that presents events in the order they occur.

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What is the purpose of the problem and solution text structure?

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To present a problem and discuss possible solutions.

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What is compare and contrast text structure?

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A text structure that highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is an example of a descriptive text structure?

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Describing the physical characteristics of a Loggerhead turtle.

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How can you identify chronological order in a passage?

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Look for time-related words and phrases that indicate the sequence of events.

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What type of text structure is used when explaining the effects of a natural disaster?

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Cause and effect.

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What is a key indicator of a problem and solution text structure?

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The presence of a problem followed by one or more proposed solutions.