Text Structures

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What is Compare & Contrast?

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A text structure that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What are key words for Compare & Contrast?

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however, both, similarly, like, unlike

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What is Sequence of Events/Chronological Order?

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A text structure that presents events in the order they occur.

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What are key words for Sequence of Events/Chronological Order?

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first, next, then, last, years, numbers

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What is Cause & Effect?

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A text structure that explains reasons why something happens and the results of those actions.

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What are key words for Cause & Effect?

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because, if, when, so, as a result

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What is Problem & Solution?

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A text structure that presents a problem and offers one or more solutions.

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What are key words for Problem & Solution?

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problem, solution, resolution, issue

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What is Descriptive text structure?

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A text structure that provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What are key words for Descriptive text structure?

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describes, characteristics, features, attributes