Understanding Text Structures

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What is a text structure?

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A text structure is the way information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the main ideas and how they relate to each other.

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What does 'Problem and Solution' text structure mean?

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'Problem and Solution' text structure presents a problem and then explains how it can be solved.

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What are clue words for 'Problem and Solution'?

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Clue words include: solve, dilemma, problem, question, answer, solution.

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What is 'Cause and Effect' text structure?

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'Cause and Effect' text structure shows how one event causes another event to happen.

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What are clue words for 'Cause and Effect'?

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Clue words include: because, therefore, as a result, due to.

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What is 'Sequence' text structure?

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'Sequence' text structure lists events or steps in the order they happen.

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What are clue words for 'Sequence'?

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Clue words include: first, next, then, finally.

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What is 'Compare and Contrast' text structure?

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'Compare and Contrast' text structure shows how two or more things are alike and different.

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What are clue words for 'Compare and Contrast'?

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Clue words include: similar, different, on the other hand, however.

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What does 'Description' text structure mean?

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'Description' text structure provides details about a topic to help the reader visualize it.