Text structures

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What is a text structure?

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A text structure is the way information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What does 'Compare and Contrast' mean?

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Compare and Contrast is a text structure that shows how two or more things are alike and different.

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What are some key words that indicate 'Chronological Order'?

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Key words include: first, next, then, last, years, and numbers.

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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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Give an example of a 'Problem and Solution' text structure.

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A 'Problem and Solution' text structure presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is the purpose of using 'Descriptive' text structure?

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Descriptive text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea to help the reader visualize it.

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How can you identify 'Compare and Contrast' in a text?

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Look for words like 'similar', 'different', 'alike', and 'unlike' to identify 'Compare and Contrast'.

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What is the main focus of 'Chronological Order'?

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The main focus of 'Chronological Order' is to present events in the order they occurred.

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What type of text structure would you use to explain the steps in a process?

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You would use 'Chronological Order' to explain the steps in a process.

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What is an example of 'Cause and Effect' in everyday life?

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If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).