Text Structures Flashcard

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What is a text structure?

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A text structure is the way information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What are the common types of text structures?

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Common types include sequence, description, cause and effect, problem and solution, and compare and contrast.

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What is the sequence text structure?

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Sequence text structure presents information in a specific order, often chronological, showing steps or events in a timeline.

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What is the description text structure?

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Description text structure provides details about a topic, often using adjectives and sensory details to create a vivid picture.

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What is the cause and effect text structure?

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Cause and effect text structure explains reasons why something happens (cause) and the results of that action (effect).

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What is the problem and solution text structure?

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Problem and solution text structure presents an issue and discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is the compare and contrast text structure?

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Compare and contrast text structure highlights similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What signal words indicate a sequence text structure?

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Signal words for sequence include first, next, then, and finally.

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What signal words indicate a cause and effect text structure?

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

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What type of text structure is used in a recipe?

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A recipe typically uses sequence text structure to list the steps needed to prepare a dish.