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EAPP 1.2 - Text Structure

The document discusses different types of text structures including chronological order and compare and contrast structure. Chronological order explains how things happen in a sequence over time, while compare and contrast structure identifies similarities and differences between two or more topics. An example compare and contrast paragraph is provided that outlines similarities and differences between two types of birds.

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EAPP 1.2 - Text Structure

The document discusses different types of text structures including chronological order and compare and contrast structure. Chronological order explains how things happen in a sequence over time, while compare and contrast structure identifies similarities and differences between two or more topics. An example compare and contrast paragraph is provided that outlines similarities and differences between two types of birds.

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TEXT STRUCTURE

• A “structure” is a building
or framework
• “Text structure” refers to
how a piece of text is built
Have you ever made macaroni and
cheese?
It’s simple! First, boil some water and make
some macaroni. Then, make your cheese
sauce. After the cheese sauce is ready,
mix
it with the macaroni. Bake the entire thing
in the oven. Finally, it’s time to eat!
Have you ever made macaroni and
cheese?
It’s simple! First, boil some water and make
some macaroni. Then, make your cheese
sauce. After the cheese sauce is ready, mix
it with the macaroni. Bake the entire thing
in the oven. Finally, it’s time to eat!
CHRONOLOGICAL
ORDER
• Authors use
chronological order to
explain how things
happen in order
• Chronological order is
also called sequence or
time order
The cardinal and the cedar
waxwing are two common birds.
Both have crests on their heads.
Both are common at birdfeeders.
But the birds have some
differences. The male cardinal is a
bright red, while the waxwing is
brown. The cedar waxwing often
migrates from place to place. On
the other hand, the cardinal stays
in one place year after year.
The cardinal and the cedar
waxwing are two common birds.
Both have crests on their heads.
Both are common at birdfeeders.
But the birds have some
differences. The male cardinal is a
bright red, while the waxwing is
brown. The cedar waxwing often
migrates from place to place. On
the other hand, the cardinal stays
in one place year after year.
The cardinal and the cedar
waxwing are two common birds.
Both have crests on their heads.
Both are common at birdfeeders.
But the birds have some
differences. The male cardinal is a
bright red, while the waxwing is
brown. The cedar waxwing often
migrates from place to place. On
the other hand, the cardinal stays
in one place year after year.
It refers to how a piece of text is built. - Text structure”
Which text structure tells about how things are similar
and different?- Compare and contrast
• Which text structure explains how things
happen in time order?- Chronological order

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