Text structure identification and evidence-based reading strategies tested on the TEAS 7 Reading section, beyond the general reading comprehension deck.
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- What is the cause and effect text structure?
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A structure that shows how one event or action (the cause) produces a result (the effect).- Which signal words often indicate a cause and effect text structure?
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Words such as "because," "therefore," "as a result," and "consequently."- What is the compare and contrast text structure?
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A structure that shows how two or more subjects are similar and different.- Which signal words often indicate a compare and contrast text structure?
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Words such as "similarly," "however," "in contrast," and "on the other hand."- What is the problem and solution text structure?
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A structure that presents an issue and then offers one or more ways to resolve it.- Which signal words often indicate a problem and solution text structure?
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Words such as "problem," "issue," "solution," and "resolve."- What is the sequence (chronological) text structure?
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A structure that presents information or events in the order they happen or should be done.- Which signal words often indicate a sequence text structure?
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Words such as "first," "next," "then," and "finally."- What is the description text structure?
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A structure that presents characteristics, features, or examples of a topic to create a detailed picture.- Which signal words often indicate a description text structure?
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Words such as "for example," "such as," and "characteristics of."- A passage that explains why a volcano erupts and what happens afterward is organized using ____ structure.
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cause and effect- A passage that lists the steps for baking bread in the order they are performed is organized using ____ structure.
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sequence- A passage weighing the similarities and differences between two medical treatments is organized using ____ structure.
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compare and contrast- A passage that identifies a rise in hospital infections and proposes new sanitation protocols is organized using ____ structure.
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problem and solution- A passage that details the physical characteristics of a red blood cell is organized using ____ structure.
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