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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to the way a text is organized, including the arrangement of ideas and information within it.

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Name the five common types of text structures.

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1. Chronological Order 2. Cause and Effect 3. Compare and Contrast 4. Problem and Solution 5. Descriptive

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What is chronological order?

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Chronological order is a text structure that presents events in the order they occur in time.

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Give an example of cause and effect text structure.

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An example of cause and effect is: "Because it rained heavily, the streets flooded."

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What does compare and contrast text structure do?

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Compare and contrast text structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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Problem and solution text structure presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is descriptive text structure?

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Descriptive text structure provides detailed information about a topic, often using sensory details.

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How can understanding text structure help readers?

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Understanding text structure helps readers to better comprehend, analyze, and retain information from a text.

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What is a signal word for chronological order?

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Signal words for chronological order include "first," "next," "then," and "finally."

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What are signal words for cause and effect?

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Signal words for cause and effect include "because," "therefore," "as a result," and "due to."