Text Structures

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What is Cause & Effect?

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A text structure that explains what happened and why it happened.

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What is Chronological Order?

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A text structure that presents events in the order they occur, using words like first, next, then, and last.

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What is Problem & Solution?

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A text structure that identifies a problem and proposes one or more solutions.

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What is Descriptive text structure?

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A text structure that provides detailed information about a topic, often using adjectives and sensory details.

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What are key words for Cause & Effect?

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Because, therefore, as a result, due to.

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What are key words for Chronological Order?

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First, next, then, last, years, numbers.

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What are key words for Problem & Solution?

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Problem, solution, resolution.

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What are key words for Descriptive text structure?

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For example, such as, characteristics, features.

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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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How can you identify Chronological Order in a text?

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Look for time-related words and phrases that indicate the sequence of events.