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 main ideas and how they relate to each other.

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What are the four main types of text structures?

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1. Problem and Solution 2. Sequence or Chronological Order 3. Cause and Effect 4. Compare and Contrast

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What does 'Problem and Solution' text structure mean?

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This structure presents a problem and then explains one or more solutions to that problem.

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Give an example of 'Problem and Solution' text structure.

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A paragraph explaining how to reduce plastic waste by recycling and using reusable bags.

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What does 'Sequence or Chronological Order' text structure mean?

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This structure organizes information in the order that events happen, from first to last.

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Give an example of 'Sequence or Chronological Order' text structure.

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A paragraph describing the steps to bake a cake, starting from gathering ingredients to serving the cake.

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What does 'Cause and Effect' text structure mean?

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This structure explains why something happened (the cause) and what happened as a result (the effect).

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Give an example of 'Cause and Effect' text structure.

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A paragraph explaining how heavy rain (cause) can lead to flooding (effect).

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What does 'Compare and Contrast' text structure mean?

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This structure discusses the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Give an example of 'Compare and Contrast' text structure.

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A paragraph comparing cats and dogs, discussing their similarities and differences.