Text Structures

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What is Sequence in text structures?

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Sequence is a text structure used to explain the chronology of how something happened (dates) or the order in which you should do something (steps).

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What is Problem & Solution in text structures?

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Problem & Solution is a text structure used to present a problem or dilemma and then tell us some possible ways of fixing the problem.

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What is Description in text structures?

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Description is a text structure where the author describes a topic by listing characteristics and examples.

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What does Compare & Contrast mean in text structures?

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Compare & Contrast is a text structure that highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is Cause & Effect in text structures?

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

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Give an example of Sequence in a sentence.

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First, gather all your materials. Next, mix the ingredients. Finally, bake the mixture for 30 minutes.

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Give an example of Problem & Solution in a sentence.

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The school faced overcrowding; one solution was to build a new classroom.

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Give an example of Description in a sentence.

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The ocean is vast and blue, filled with diverse marine life like fish, coral, and sea turtles.

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Give an example of Compare & Contrast in a sentence.

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While both cats and dogs are popular pets, cats are generally more independent, whereas dogs require more attention.

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Give an example of Cause & Effect in a sentence.

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Because it rained heavily, the river overflowed its banks.