Text Structure Vocabulary

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What are clue words or phrases used in a description passage?

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For example, in fact, for instance, most importantly.

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What text structure explains what happened and why it happened?

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Cause/Effect.

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What text structure describes the order in which events occur?

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Chronological/Sequence.

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What clue words or phrases are used in a problem/solution passage?

Back

Problem, solution, resolution, dilemma.

Front

What text structure provides a problem and describes how it can be solved?

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Problem/Solution.

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What are clue words for chronological/sequence text structure?

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First, next, then, last.

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What does the compare/contrast text structure do?

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It highlights similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What are common clue words for cause/effect text structure?

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As a result, because, consequently.

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What is the purpose of a description text structure?

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To provide detailed information about a topic.

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What is an example of a problem/solution text structure?

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A passage that discusses a community issue and how it was addressed.