5th Grade - Text Structure

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What is Text Structure?

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Text structure refers to how information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas and the overall message.

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What is Compare and Contrast?

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Compare and Contrast is a text structure that discusses the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is Problem and Solution?

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Problem and Solution is a text structure that identifies a problem and explains how it was resolved.

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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 is Chronological or Sequence?

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Chronological or Sequence is a text structure that presents events in the order they occur or outlines steps in a process.

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Example of Compare and Contrast:

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An example of Compare and Contrast is discussing the differences between cats and dogs, such as their behavior, care needs, and characteristics.

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Example of Problem and Solution:

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An example of Problem and Solution is a story about a town facing a water shortage and how they implemented a rainwater collection system to solve it.

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Example of Cause and Effect:

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An example of Cause and Effect is explaining how studying hard (cause) leads to good grades (effect).

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Example of Chronological or Sequence:

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An example of Chronological or Sequence is a recipe that lists the steps to bake a cake in the order they should be followed.

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What is Descriptive Text Structure?

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Descriptive text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, often using sensory details to create a vivid picture.