Text Structure

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What is text structure?

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

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What are some common types of text structures?

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Common types of text structures include cause and effect, problem and solution, chronological order, and compare and contrast.

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What does 'cause and effect' text structure mean?

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In cause and effect text structure, the author explains something that happened (the cause) and the reasons why it happened (the effects).

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What are signal words for cause and effect?

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Signal words for cause and effect include 'because', 'as a result of', and 'due to'.

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What does 'problem and solution' text structure mean?

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In problem and solution text structure, the author describes a problem and then explains how someone solved it.

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What are signal words for problem and solution?

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Signal words for problem and solution include 'a problem is', 'solve', and 'solution'.

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What does 'chronological order' text structure mean?

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In chronological order text structure, the author tells about events in the order they happened.

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What are signal words for chronological order?

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

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What does 'compare and contrast' text structure mean?

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In compare and contrast text structure, the author explains how things are similar and different.

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What are signal words for compare and contrast?

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Signal words for compare and contrast include 'similarly', 'on the other hand', and 'however'.