Reading Skill Review

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What is a problem/solution text structure?

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

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What is a fact?

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A statement that can be proven true or false, such as 'Dallas is the capital of Texas.'

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What is an opinion?

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A personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof or certainty.

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What do you compare and contrast in an essay about mammals and reptiles?

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You compare and contrast mammals and reptiles, focusing on their life cycles, habitats, and bodies.

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What is sequence in text structure?

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A text structure that provides steps in a procedure or events in chronological order.

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How do you use a Venn diagram for comparing and contrasting?

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Write similarities in the overlapping sections and differences in the non-overlapping sections.

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What is compare/contrast text structure?

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A text structure that examines the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is cause/effect text structure?

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A text structure that explains reasons why something happened (cause) and the results of that event (effect).

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What is a descriptive text structure?

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

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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To present the main argument or claim of the essay, guiding the reader on what to expect.