Text Structure

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to the way an author organizes information in a text.

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What is a sequence text structure?

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A sequence text structure tells about events in the order they happened.

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Why do authors use different text structures?

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Authors use different text structures to organize their ideas.

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What text structure is used to describe a topic and its characteristics?

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Description.

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What text structure would an author use to compare two subjects?

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Compare and Contrast.

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What text structure is used to show cause and effect?

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Cause and Effect.

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What text structure would an author use when writing about a problem and its solution?

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Problem and Solution.

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What text structure would be appropriate for a biography?

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Chronological Order/Sequence.

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What is an example of a text structure that lists characteristics?

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Description.

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How can text structures help readers?

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Text structures help readers understand the organization and main ideas of the text.