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 relationships between ideas.

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What are the common types of text structures?

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Common types include Description, Sequence, Compare and Contrast, Cause and Effect, and Problem Solution.

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Define 'Description' as a text structure.

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Description is a text structure that provides details about a topic, including characteristics, features, and examples.

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What is 'Compare and Contrast' in text structures?

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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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Explain 'Cause and Effect' as a text structure.

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Cause and Effect is a text structure that shows the relationship between events, where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What does 'Problem Solution' mean in text structures?

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Problem Solution is a text structure that presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is 'Order and Sequence' in text structures?

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Order and Sequence is a text structure that organizes information in a specific order, often chronological, to show how events or steps occur.

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Give an example of a text that uses Description.

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An example is a product description that details the features and benefits of a new smartphone.

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How can 'Compare and Contrast' be used in writing?

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It can be used to analyze two characters in a story, comparing their traits and how they differ.

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What is the purpose of using 'Cause and Effect' in a text?

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It helps readers understand why something happened and the consequences that followed.