Sure! Here are explanations of each text structure in very simple language:
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Definition: A definition explains what a word or idea means, helping readers understand it better.
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Chronological Order: Chronological order tells events in the way they happen over time, making it easy to follow the story or process.
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Sequence of Steps: A sequence of steps shows the order to do something, helping readers know how to complete a task.
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Cause and Effect: Cause and effect shows how one thing makes another thing happen, helping readers understand why things occur.
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Problem and Solution: Problem and solution explains a difficulty and how to fix it, giving readers ideas to solve their own problems.
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Compare and Contrast: Compare and contrast looks at how things are similar and different, helping readers see connections between ideas.