Text Structures in Fourth

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What is a text structure?

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A text structure is the way information is organized in a piece of writing.

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What does 'cause and effect' mean?

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'Cause and effect' describes how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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Give an example of cause and effect.

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

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What is 'compare and contrast'?

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'Compare and contrast' is a text structure that looks at the similarities and differences between two or more things.

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What is an example of compare and contrast?

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Comparing apples and oranges: both are fruits, but they have different colors and tastes.

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What does 'order and sequence' mean?

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'Order and sequence' refers to the arrangement of events or steps in the order they happen.

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Give an example of order and sequence.

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First, I wake up. Then, I eat breakfast. Finally, I go to school.

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What is 'chronological order'?

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Chronological order is a way of organizing information according to the time it occurs.

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What is an example of chronological order?

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A timeline of a person's life events, like birth, school, and job.

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What does 'description' mean in text structure?

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Description provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea.