Text Structures

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What is a descriptive text structure?

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A descriptive text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, often using adjectives and sensory details.

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What does compare and contrast mean?

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To compare and contrast means to identify similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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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 years.

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What is chronological order?

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Chronological order is a text structure that presents events in the order they occur.

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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A problem and solution text structure presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions.

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What are key words for problem and solution?

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Key words for problem and solution include problem, solution, and resolution.

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What is cause and effect?

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Cause and effect is a text structure that explains why something happened (the cause) and what happened as a result (the effect).

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What are key words for cause and effect?

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Key words for cause and effect include because, therefore, as a result, and due to.

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What is the purpose of using text structures?

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Text structures help readers understand the organization of information and the relationships between ideas.

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How can you identify a descriptive text?

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You can identify a descriptive text by looking for detailed descriptions and sensory language.