Text Structures

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What are signal words for comparison?

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Signal words for comparison include: similar, same, alike, both, on the other hand, instead.

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What does cause and effect mean?

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Cause and effect explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect). For example, 'The teacher yelled (cause), so the students cried (effect).'

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What is a problem/solution text structure?

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A problem/solution text structure presents a conflict and how it is resolved. For example, 'The students had trouble understanding math (problem), so the teacher provided extra help (solution).'

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What does it mean to compare?

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To compare means to look for similarities between two or more things.

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Define: Noun

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A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What are signal words for cause and effect?

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Signal words for cause and effect include: because, therefore, as a result, and so.

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What is a descriptive text structure?

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A descriptive text structure provides details about a person, place, or thing, often using sensory language.

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What are signal words for problem/solution?

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Signal words for problem/solution include: problem, solution, issue, and resolve.

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What is the purpose of a text structure?

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The purpose of a text structure is to organize information in a way that makes it easier to understand.

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What does contrast mean in text structures?

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Contrast means to look for differences between two or more things.