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What is cause and effect in text structure?
What is cause and effect in text structure?
- Text that describes features and characteristics of a topic
- Text that is organized chronologically with dates
- Text that explains reasons why something happened or the effects of something (correct)
- Text that discusses the similarities and differences between two things
What does the term 'chronological' refer to in text structure?
What does the term 'chronological' refer to in text structure?
- Text that lists features and characteristics of something
- Text organized by the time in which events occur (correct)
- Text that presents a problem and its solution
- Text describing similarities and differences
What does compare and contrast text structure discuss?
What does compare and contrast text structure discuss?
Similarities and differences of two or more things
In a problem and solution text structure, what is typically presented?
In a problem and solution text structure, what is typically presented?
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What defines sequence/order of importance in text structure?
What defines sequence/order of importance in text structure?
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What is the purpose of description in text structure?
What is the purpose of description in text structure?
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Cause and Effect
- Explains reasons behind occurrences and their outcomes.
- Can be organized as causes leading to effects or effects resulting from causes.
- Key signal words include: because, as a result, caused, affected, since.
Chronological
- Organized by the sequence of events over time.
- Often includes dates in nonfiction; narratives may not specify dates but still follow a time order.
- Every story has a beginning, middle, and end, illustrating the passage of time.
- "Chrono" means time, and logical order refers to the arrangement of events.
Compare and Contrast
- Focuses on the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.
- Important signal words include: like, unlike, both, neither, similar, and different.
Problem and Solution
- Presents a dilemma or issue (problem) alongside potential remedies (solutions).
- Distinguished from cause and effect by addressing specific solutions to problems.
- Key signal words include: propose, solution, answer, issue, and fix.
Sequence/Order of Importance
- Information is organized in a step-by-step format or based on significance.
- Differs from chronological organization as it does not require a specific time frame.
- Useful for instructions or clear directions.
- Key signal words include: first, next, lastly, then.
Description
- Involves detailing a topic, idea, person, place, or thing by outlining its features and characteristics.
- Aimed at providing a clear understanding and visualization of the subject matter.
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