Text Structure Sort

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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.

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What are the common types of text structures?

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The common types of text structures include Description, Order and Sequence, Compare and Contrast, Problem and Solution, and Cause and Effect.

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What is the Description text structure?

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Description text structure provides details about a topic, including characteristics, features, and examples.

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What is the Order and Sequence text structure?

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Order and Sequence text structure presents information in a specific order, often chronological, showing the steps or stages of a process.

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What is the 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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What is the Problem and Solution text structure?

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Problem and Solution text structure identifies a problem and discusses one or more solutions.

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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 happened (cause) and the results of that event (effect).

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How can you identify the text structure in a passage?

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Look for signal words, the organization of information, and the main idea to determine the text structure.

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What signal words indicate a Problem and Solution structure?

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Signal words for Problem and Solution include 'problem,' 'solution,' 'resolve,' and 'challenge'.

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What signal words indicate a Compare and Contrast structure?

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Signal words for Compare and Contrast include 'similarly,' 'on the other hand,' 'however,' and 'both'.