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Text Structure

TermDefinition
Text Structure The way text is built is similar to a building.
Chronological Order Sequence, or order in time
Compare and Contrast Provides similarities and differences between two different subjects.
Sequence Another term for chronological order.
Cause and Effect Something happens as a result of an action
Problem and Solution Tells what the problem is and how it is able to be corrected.
Description Details of explanation, includes characteristics, attributes, facts, and or details about a specific topic.
Main Idea One sentence telling the main point.
Author's Purpose The reason the author wrote the text.
Inform To give facts.
Persuade To change one's opinion.
Entertain To tell a story or to make laugh.
Signal Words Word clues that tell the read the way the passage is organized, the text structure.
Signal Words- Cause/Effect Because, As a result of, Therefore, If...Then, Due to, Consequently
Signal Words- Chronological Order First, Next, During, Finally
Signal Words- Compare/Contrast Similarly, on the other hand, yet, however, in comparison
Signal Words- Descriptive For instance, Such as, Characteristics, For example
Signal Words- Problem Solution Issue, Obstacle, Problematic, Dilemma, Resolution, Answer, Fix, Remedy
Created by: Judy Horning
 

 



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