Text Structure

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What is text structure?

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How the author organizes the text.

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What text structure talks about order in time?

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Chronological/Sequence.

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In this type of writing, the reader will see words/phrases such as because, as a result of, and due to. What is this text structure?

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Cause and Effect.

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Choose the clue words that indicate chronological order: first, next, finally, 8:30, after, cause, effect, as a result of, because, problem, solution, promise, struggle, compare, contrast, similar, different.

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first, next, finally, 8:30, after.

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If you want to write about how two things are similar and different, which text structure would you use?

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Compare and Contrast.

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What are some common clue words for Cause and Effect?

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because, as a result of, due to.

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What is the purpose of using text structure in writing?

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To help organize information and make it easier for readers to understand.

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What text structure would you use to solve a problem and suggest a solution?

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Problem and Solution.

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What text structure describes a topic by listing characteristics or examples?

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Description.

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What is an example of a chronological order in a story?

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A timeline of events, like 'First I woke up, then I had breakfast, finally I went to school.'