Text Structures

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What is Cause and Effect text structure?

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A text structure that tells why something happened and what happened because of it, explaining how one thing leads to another, discussing results and consequences.

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Give an example of a topic best suited for Cause and Effect text structure.

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Explaining why many animals of the rain forest are losing their homes.

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What is Problem and Solution text structure?

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A text structure that describes a problem and offers one or more solutions to that problem.

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Provide an example of Problem and Solution text structure.

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A paragraph discussing how to prevent a house fire and what to do if there is a fire.

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What does Compare and Contrast text structure do?

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It describes the similarities and differences between two or more objects.

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Give an example of Compare and Contrast text structure.

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Explaining how basketballs and volleyballs are both used in sports but are made of very different materials.

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What is Sequence or Chronological Order text structure?

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A text structure that presents events in the order they occur.

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Provide an example of Sequence or Chronological Order text structure.

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Explaining how to bake a triple chocolate fudge birthday cake step by step.

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What is the purpose of using text structures in writing?

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To organize information clearly and help readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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How can Cause and Effect text structure help in understanding environmental issues?

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It can explain the reasons behind environmental changes and their consequences, such as deforestation leading to habitat loss.