Text Structure

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to how information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What is 'order & sequence' in text structure?

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Order & sequence is a text structure that presents information in a specific order, often showing steps or events in the order they happen.

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What are some signal words for 'order & sequence'?

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

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What is 'cause & effect' in text structure?

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

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What are some signal words for 'cause & effect'?

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Signal words include because, therefore, as a result, and due to.

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What is 'problem & solution' in text structure?

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Problem & solution is a text structure that presents a problem and offers one or more solutions.

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What are some signal words for 'problem & solution'?

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Signal words include problem, solution, and solve.

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What is 'description' in text structure?

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Description is a text structure that provides details about a topic, often using examples and characteristics.

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What are some signal words for 'description'?

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Signal words include for example, characteristics are, and such as.

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How can understanding text structure help readers?

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Understanding text structure helps readers identify the main ideas and how they relate, making it easier to comprehend the text.