Text Structure

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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.

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What are the four main types of text structures?

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

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What does 'sequence' mean in text structure?

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Sequence is a text structure that presents information in a specific order, often using time-related words.

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What key words might indicate a sequence structure?

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Key words include: first, next, then, after that, finally.

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean?

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Compare and contrast is a text structure that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What key words might indicate a compare and contrast structure?

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Key words include: similar, different, on the other hand, however.

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What does 'cause and effect' mean in text structure?

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Cause and effect is a text structure that explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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What key words might indicate a cause and effect structure?

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Key words include: because, therefore, as a result, leads to.

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

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Problem and solution is a text structure that presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions.

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What key words might indicate a problem and solution structure?

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Key words include: problem, solution, challenge, answer.