Types of text structure
TEXT STRUCTURE
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WHAT IS IT?
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EXAMPLES & SIGNAL WORDS
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chronological/sequence |
Explains how things happen in order
chronological=time and dates sequence=first to last |
first, next, last, then, later, finally (dates)
-seen in directions |
compare/contrast
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Shows the similarities and differences of two or more things
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both, but, however, on the other hand, similarly, like, unlike
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problem and solution |
explains a problem and shows possible solutions for it
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problem, solution, difficulty, answer, possibility
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main idea and supporting details
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gives a statement and is then followed by support (evidence) for that idea
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one reason, another, for example
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cause and effect |
explains how one event leads to the next
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cause, effect, as a result, so, consequently, therefore
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