Analyzing Text Structures

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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 are the common types of text structures?

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

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What does 'sequence' mean in text structure?

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Sequence is a text structure that presents information in a specific order, often chronological.

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What is 'compare and contrast' in text structure?

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

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What does 'cause and effect' mean in text structure?

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

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What is 'descriptive' text structure?

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

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How can you identify a sequence text structure?

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Look for signal words like 'first,' 'next,' 'then,' and 'finally' that indicate the order of events.

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What signal words might indicate a compare and contrast structure?

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Signal words include 'similarly,' 'on the other hand,' 'but,' and 'however'.

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What are some signal words for cause and effect?

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

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How can you recognize a descriptive text structure?

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Descriptive text often includes adjectives and sensory details that paint a picture for the reader.