What elements are included in a map (there are 3 of them)?
The title/heading of the map, the legend, and the scale.
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This text structure usually looks like this: there is a brief introduction to the topic, then there are either numbers or bullet points and brief description underneath each, then a brief conclusion.
Description or List
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What question does problem/solution structure answer?
What i s the problem? What can be done to solve it?
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What text structure(s) can you use to write an essay on Butterflies? Explain.
Description/List - describe a particular species of butterflies.
Compare/Contrast - you can compare/contrast two different species of butterflies.
Sequence/Time Order - you can explain and show the cycle of a caterpillar turning into a butterfly.
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What feature is used to signal that a word, term, or event is important
Bold terms
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What are two reasons an author might include a photo/illustration in their writing?
They emphasize key points and add interest.
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This text structure uses words like first, then, after that. This structure may also include a timeline or cycle graphic.
Sequence or Time Order
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What question does the Cause/Effect structure answer?
What is the event? What caused the event? How did the event affect the world?
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What text structure(s) can I use when writing an essay on basketball?
Description - you can describe the sport or a specific team
List - you can list the best/worst players/teams
Sequence/Time Order - you can review the history of the sport or of a particular team.
Compare/Contrast - you can compare/contrast two different players or teams.
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What is the funtion of a chart?
Charts are used to give information, show processes, or make comparisons.
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How can you identify the main idea of a map?
You can identify the main idea of a map by reading the title/heading.
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How would you structure or set up a Compare and Contrast essay?
After an introduction to the topic, I would choose three similar elements between the two topics to discuss. I would then spend a paragraph on each element and compare and contrast between the two topics. Then I would move on to a new paragraph with a new element. I would finish off with a brief conclusion about what we can learn from each topic.
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What question does Compare/Contrast structure answer?
How are two things similar? How are two things different?
300
What structure(s) can I use when writing an essay on fashion?
Description - you can describe different styles of clothes or different designers.
List - you can list best/worst dressed celebrities at a recent event.
Sequence/Time Order - you can explain the history of a clothing company or of a specific designer.
Compare/Contrast - you can compare two designers or two different stores.
Problem/Solution - you can talk about an issue with school dress codes and offer solutions
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What is a tool that helps you to understand the language of a subject?
A glossary
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What is the difference between a heading and a title?
A title is more broad than a heading. A title is usually used for an entire collection or book or article, whereas a heading is a type of narrow title within the text.
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How would you set up a Cause and Effect essay?
After a brief introduction to the Event, I would explain what caused the event. I would then discuss the various effects that it had. I would conclude with what we could learn from this event.
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What question does Sequence/Time Order answer?
How do I...? What steps should I take to...?
400
What structure(s) can I use when writing an essay on cell phones?
Description/List - you can describe/list different carriers or cell phone brands. you can also review a new cell phone.
Compare/Contrast - you can compare two new phones or carriers. You can compare different accessories as well.
Problem/Solution - you can write about solutions for overpriced cell phone plans or solutions to battery life always running out.
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What three pieces of information are included in a glossary entry?
The key term in bold, definition/description, and page number where the word is used.
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What is the index and where is it located?
The index is located at the back of a text; it identifies the location of important ideas, terms, definitions, people and places within the text.
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How are the Cause/Effect and Problem/Solution structures different from each other?
Cause and Effect revolves around an event, such as 9/11. It discusses what caused the event and what effect the event had on the world.
Problem and Solution revolves around a problem, such as pollution. It discusses the problem, but then goes into more detail about current solutions or potential solutions.
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What question does Description/List answer?
What is it? What is it like? What are the best/worst/ugliest/funniest/etc?
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What structure(s) can I use when writing an essay on the Ohio school shootings last week?
Description/List - you can describe the high school and the students involved in the incident.
Sequence/Time Order - you can review how the event happened from earlier that morning until the shooter was caught.
Compare/Contrast - you can compare it to different school shootings that have happened in the past.
Cause/Effect - you can discussed why the shooter did it and what effect it had on the community/nation.
Problem/Solution - You can think of solutions for the issue of school shootings and safety within schools.