Text Structures

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What is a conflict and how is it solved?

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Problem/Solution: A text structure that presents a problem and explains how it is resolved.

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What do we call the similarities between two or more things?

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Compare: A text structure that highlights the similarities between subjects.

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What text structure shows events taking place over time or gives steps?

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Chronological: A text structure that organizes information in the order it occurs.

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What is the text structure that explains how things are similar or different?

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Comparison: A text structure that discusses the similarities and differences between subjects.

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What are events that explain why something happens?

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Cause: A text structure that identifies the reason behind an event.

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What is the term for a text structure that describes a situation and its consequences?

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Cause and Effect: A text structure that shows the relationship between an event and its outcomes.

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What is the purpose of a description text structure?

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Description: A text structure that provides details about a person, place, or thing.

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What text structure is used to present a question and its answer?

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Question and Answer: A text structure that poses a question and provides an answer.

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What is the term for a text structure that contrasts two or more subjects?

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Contrast: A text structure that highlights the differences between subjects.

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What is the main idea in a text?

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Main Idea: The central point or message that the author wants to convey.