Text Structures Review

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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. It helps readers understand the main ideas and how they relate to each other.

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What is 'Compare and Contrast'?

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Compare and Contrast is a text structure that shows how two or more things are alike and different.

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What does 'Chronological Order/Sequence' mean?

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Chronological Order/Sequence is a text structure that tells about events in the order they happened.

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What is 'Cause and Effect'?

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Cause and Effect is a text structure that explains what happened (the effect) and why it happened (the cause).

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What is 'Problem and Solution'?

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

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What is a 'Descriptive' text structure?

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Descriptive text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea to help the reader visualize it.

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Give an example of Compare and Contrast.

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An example of Compare and Contrast is discussing the similarities and differences between cats and dogs.

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What type of text structure would you use to explain how to make a sandwich?

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You would use Chronological Order/Sequence to explain the steps in making a sandwich.

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What is an example of Cause and Effect?

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An example of Cause and Effect is saying that if it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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How can you identify a Problem and Solution text structure?

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You can identify a Problem and Solution text structure by looking for a problem presented in the text and the solutions that follow.