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 are the main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures include sequence, compare and contrast, cause and effect, problem and solution, and spatial/descriptive.

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Define 'sequence' in text structure.

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Sequence is a text structure that presents information in a specific order or steps, often used in instructions or narratives.

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean in text structure?

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Compare and contrast is a text structure that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Explain 'cause and effect' as a text structure.

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Cause and effect is a text structure that shows the relationship between events, where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What is 'problem and solution' in text structure?

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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 'spatial/descriptive' text structure?

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Spatial/descriptive text structure organizes information based on location or physical characteristics, often used in descriptions.

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

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

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Identify a key phrase that indicates 'sequence' structure.

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Key phrases include 'first,' 'next,' 'then,' and 'finally.'

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What type of text structure is used in step-by-step instructions?

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Sequence.