Text Structure Sort

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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 and the overall message.

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What are the five main types of text structures?

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1. Sequence/Chronological order 2. Description 3. Cause and effect 4. Problem and solution 5. Compare and contrast

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What is Sequence/Chronological order?

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A text structure that presents events in the order they occur, often using time-related words.

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What is Description in text structure?

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A text structure that provides details about a topic, including characteristics, features, and examples.

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What is Cause and effect in text structure?

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A text structure that explains reasons why something happened (cause) and the results of that event (effect).

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What is Problem and solution in text structure?

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A text structure that identifies a problem and proposes one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is Compare and contrast in text structure?

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A text structure that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Example of Sequence/Chronological order:

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"First, gather your materials. Next, mix the ingredients. Finally, pour the mixture into a mold."

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Example of Description:

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"The Amazon rainforest is home to diverse wildlife, including jaguars, sloths, and thousands of bird species."

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Example of Cause and effect:

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"The heavy rain caused the river to overflow, leading to flooding in nearby areas."