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 and the overall message.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures include Cause and Effect, Compare and Contrast, Descriptive, Problem and Solution, and Sequence/Chronological Order.

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Define Cause and Effect text structure.

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

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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Give an example of Cause and Effect text structure.

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Example: "Frequent absences from school can lead to lower grades because students miss important lessons."

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Define Descriptive text structure.

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Descriptive text structure provides detailed information about a person, place, thing, or idea, often using sensory details.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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Give an example of Descriptive text structure.

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Example: "Gorillas are large, brownish-gray to black animals with long arms and silver hair on their backs."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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Define Compare and Contrast text structure.

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

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Give an example of Compare and Contrast text structure.

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Example: "Butterflies are usually brightly colored and active during the day, while moths are often duller in color and active at night."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Define 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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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Give an example of Problem and Solution text structure.

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Example: "The decrease in acorn production is a problem that may lead to fewer squirrels, which could increase tick populations and Lyme Disease cases."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5