Text Structures & Features

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What are text structures?

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The methods an author uses to organize and develop their ideas in an informational text.

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What does the term 'chronological' refer to in text structures?

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Information presented in the order it occurred in time.

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What does the 'Compare & Contrast' text structure involve?

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Presenting the similarities and/or differences of two or more people, things, concepts, or ideas.

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What text structure does this illustration represent?

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Cause and effect.

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How does a description text structure typically begin?

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With a central idea.

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What is the purpose of using text structures in writing?

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To help readers understand and navigate the information more effectively.

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What is a sequence text structure?

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

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What is the cause and effect text structure?

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A structure that explains why something happened and the results of that event.

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What is the problem and solution text structure?

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A structure that presents a problem and offers one or more solutions.

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What is the definition of 'description' in text structures?

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A text structure that provides detailed information about a topic, often using sensory details.