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 piece of writing.

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What are the five main types of text structures?

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1. Description 2. Sequence/Chronology 3. Cause and Effect 4. Problem and Solution 5. Compare and Contrast

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What does 'Description' mean in text structures?

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Description provides details about a topic, using adjectives and examples.

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What is 'Sequence/Chronology' in text structures?

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Sequence/Chronology organizes information in the order it happens, like steps in a process.

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What does 'Cause and Effect' mean in text structures?

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Cause and Effect explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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What is 'Problem and Solution' in text structures?

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Problem and Solution presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions.

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What does 'Compare and Contrast' mean in text structures?

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

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Give an example of a text that uses 'Description' as its structure.

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A nature article describing different animals and their habitats.

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Give an example of a text that uses 'Sequence/Chronology' as its structure.

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A recipe that lists the steps to make a cake in order.

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Give an example of a text that uses 'Cause and Effect' as its structure.

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An article explaining how pollution causes climate change.