Text Structure

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to the way information is organized in a text. It helps readers understand the relationships between ideas.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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The main types of text structures include: 1. Compare and Contrast 2. Cause and Effect 3. Problem and Solution 4. Sequence 5. Description.

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean?

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Compare and contrast is a text structure that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is 'cause and effect'?

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Cause and effect is a text structure that explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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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 then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What does 'sequence' refer to in text structure?

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Sequence refers to the order in which events or steps occur, often using chronological order.

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What is a 'description' text structure?

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Description is a text structure that provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, often using sensory details.

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What key words might indicate a 'compare and contrast' structure?

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Key words for compare and contrast include: similar, different, alike, on the other hand, and however.

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What key words might indicate a 'cause and effect' structure?

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Key words for cause and effect include: because, therefore, as a result, and leads to.

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What key words might indicate a 'problem and solution' structure?

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Key words for problem and solution include: problem, solution, issue, and resolve.