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Text Structures
Text structures are the patterns of organization in writing. They help readers better understand the information being presented. Common text structures include description, sequence, compare/contrast, and cause/effect, and chronological order.
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Cause and Effect
A text structure that shows the connection between two events or ideas. One event or idea is the cause and the other is the effect.
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Compare and Contrast
Compare and Contrast: A text structure that is used to show how two or more different things or ideas are similar or different.
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Problem and Solution
A text structure where a problem needs to be identified and then the reader is offered possible solution or resolutions.
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Did you know?
Text structures can be used to organize information in a way that makes it easier for readers to understand. Text structures can also be used to emphasize important information. Text structure used in academic writing is often different from the structure used in everyday conversations.
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What text structure do 8th graders prefer to use most in their writing?
- Compare and Contrast
- Cause and Effect
- Sequence
- Problem and Solution
- Description
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Which text structure presents information in a chronological order?
- Compare and Contrast
- Problem and Solution
- Cause and Effect
- Sequence
9. Open question
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How does text structure help us to understand the meaning of texts?
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Which text structure explains how two or more things are alike or different?
- Problem and Solution
- Description
- Compare and Contrast
- Cause and Effect
11. Open question
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Work together in pairs: Name one type of text structure and give an example of a text that uses that structure.
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Should schools eliminate traditional essay writing and solely focus on teaching students how to effectively use text structures in modern communication, like social media and texting?
- Yes
- No
- Need both
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