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 piece of writing. It helps readers understand the content better.

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What are the key words associated with 'Problem & Solution'?

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Key words include: problem, solution, resolution.

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What does 'Compare & Contrast' mean?

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To compare means to look at similarities, while to contrast means to look at differences between two or more things.

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What is 'Chronological Order'?

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Chronological order is the arrangement of events in the order they occur, from first to last.

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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, numbers.

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What is 'Cause & Effect'?

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

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Give an example of 'Cause & Effect'.

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Eating ice-cream too quickly can cause an ice-cream headache.

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What is the purpose of 'Descriptive' text structure?

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Descriptive text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

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What is an example of 'Compare & Contrast' in writing?

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Discussing the differences and similarities between chocolate and strawberry ice-cream.

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What is the main focus of 'Problem & Solution' text structure?

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The main focus is to present a problem and then discuss one or more solutions to that problem.