Text Structures Flashcard

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What are text structures?

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Text structures are the ways in which information is organized in a text. They help readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What is the 'compare and contrast' text structure?

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The 'compare and contrast' text structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What signal words indicate 'compare and contrast'?

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Signal words include: although, yet, however.

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What is the 'sequence' text structure?

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The 'sequence' text structure organizes information in a specific order, often chronological.

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What signal words indicate 'sequence'?

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Signal words include: finally, not long after, now.

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What is the 'cause and effect' text structure?

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The 'cause and effect' text structure explains reasons why something happens and the results of those actions.

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What signal words indicate 'cause and effect'?

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Signal words include: because, as a result, for this reason.

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What is the 'description' text structure?

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The 'description' text structure provides details about a topic, often using adjectives and examples.

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What signal words indicate 'description'?

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Signal words include: for example, for instance, can be defined.

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What is the 'problem and solution' text structure?

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