Text Structure- 5th Grade

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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.

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What is Description text structure?

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Description text structure is a text that provides details or characteristics of something.

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What are some key words that indicate Description?

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Key words include: for example, such as, characteristics, and includes.

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What is Sequence text structure?

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Sequence text structure organizes information in a specific order, often chronological.

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What is Cause and Effect text structure?

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

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What is Problem and Solution text structure?

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Problem and Solution text structure presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions.

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What is Chronological text structure?

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Chronological text structure presents events in the order they occurred.

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What is Compare and Contrast text structure?

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Compare and Contrast text structure discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is an example of a text that uses Description?

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An example is a passage that describes a rainforest, detailing its plants, animals, and climate.

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How can you identify Cause and Effect in a text?

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Look for signal words like because, therefore, and as a result.