Text Structures for 3rd grade

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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 common types of text structures?

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Common types include chronological, cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, and descriptive.

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What does 'cause and effect' mean in text structures?

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'Cause and effect' shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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Give an example of a cause and effect relationship.

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Cause: It rained heavily. Effect: The streets flooded.

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What is a chronological text structure?

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Chronological text structure presents events in the order they happen.

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What is a compare and contrast text structure?

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This structure discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What does 'problem and solution' text structure mean?

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It presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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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.

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How can you identify the main idea of a passage?

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Look for the most important point or message that the author is trying to convey.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support the main idea.