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  1. Which text structure presents events in the order they occurred?

    Answer: Chronological/sequence

    Chronological or sequence text structure organizes information in time order, presenting events as they happened.

  2. Signal words such as 'as a result,' 'consequently,' and 'therefore' indicate which text structure?

    Answer: Cause and effect

    Signal words like 'as a result,' 'consequently,' and 'therefore' show that one event caused or led to another — cause and effect structure.

  3. Which text structure is MOST common in persuasive writing?

    Answer: Problem and solution

    Persuasive texts frequently use problem-solution structure to identify an issue and argue for a specific remedy.

  4. Academic vocabulary (Tier 2 words) differs from Tier 3 words in that Tier 2 words:

    Answer: Appear across multiple subject areas and academic contexts

    Tier 2 words (e.g., analyze, significant, compare) appear across academic disciplines and are central to academic language proficiency.

  5. A graphic organizer showing a main idea and supporting details in a web format BEST supports which text structure?

    Answer: Descriptive/main idea with details

    A web organizer with a central idea and branching details supports descriptive or main idea + details text structure.

  6. Teaching students to recognize text structure explicitly improves:

    Answer: Reading comprehension of both narrative and informational texts

    Explicit text structure instruction improves comprehension by helping students organize incoming information and predict how a text will unfold.

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