Text Structure

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to 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 examines the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is 'cause and effect'?

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Cause and effect is a text structure that explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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What is 'problem and solution'?

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Problem and solution is a text structure that presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is 'description' in text structure?

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Description is a text structure that provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, often using sensory details.

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What is 'sequence' in text structure?

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Sequence is a text structure that presents information in a specific order, often chronological, showing how events or steps occur.

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Identify a key phrase that indicates 'problem and solution'.

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Key phrases include 'a problem is', 'solve', or 'solution'.

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What type of text structure is used when discussing the differences between hot and cold deserts?

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Compare and contrast.

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What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

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

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How can you identify a sequence in a text?

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Look for words that indicate order, such as 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'finally'.