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, cause and effect, problem and solution, compare and contrast, and description.

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What does 'sequence' mean in text structures?

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Sequence refers to the order in which events or steps occur. It often uses words like first, next, and last.

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What are clue words for sequence?

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Clue words for sequence include first, next, then, finally, and after.

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What is 'cause and effect' in text structures?

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Cause and effect shows the relationship between events, where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What are clue words for cause and effect?

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Clue words for cause and effect include because, as a result, due to, and therefore.

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What does 'problem and solution' mean in text structures?

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Problem and solution presents a challenge or issue and then describes how it can be resolved.

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What are clue words for problem and solution?

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Clue words for problem and solution include problem, solution, issue, and resolve.

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

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Compare and contrast examines the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What are clue words for compare and contrast?

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Clue words for compare and contrast include similar, different, alike, and on the other hand.