Text Structures

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What is Text Structure?

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Text structure refers to how 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: 1. Description 2. Sequence/Order 3. Compare and Contrast 4. Cause and Effect 5. Problem and Solution.

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What is Description in text structure?

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Description provides details about a topic, often using adjectives and examples to create a vivid picture.

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What is Sequence/Order in text structure?

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Sequence/Order organizes information in a specific order, often using time-related words like 'first', 'then', and 'after'.

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What is Compare and Contrast in text structure?

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Compare and Contrast highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is Cause and Effect in text structure?

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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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What is Problem and Solution in text structure?

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Problem and Solution presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What words indicate Sequence/Order in a paragraph?

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Words like 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'finally' indicate sequence or order.

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What is the purpose of using Compare and Contrast?

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The purpose is to help readers understand the similarities and differences between two or more items.

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How can you identify a Cause and Effect structure?

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Look for signal words like 'because', 'therefore', 'as a result', and 'due to'.