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Question 1

The support for your argument/claim.

Answer 1

Evidence

Question 2

statement is the controlling idea that you will develop in your paper. This can be found usually at the end of an introduction

Answer 2

Thesis statement

Question 3

The topic of your paper

Answer 3

Topic

Question 4

This depends on the type of paper you are writing. If it is an argumentative paper, then this should express your opinion.

Answer 4

Argument/ claim

Question 5

Elements of a Thesis Statement

Answer 5

Topic
Argument/Claim
Evidence

Question 6

It is a design to follow when writing a structure, a discourse, or a article.It arranges a material in a logical way into main ideas, supporting ideas, and supporting details.

Answer 6

Outline

Question 7

Guidelines in Writing an Outline:

1. Place the title at the center above the outline.
2. Every level of the outline must have at least two items (I and II, A and B, 1 and 2).
3. Put a period after each numeral and letter.
4. Indent each new level of the outline.
5. All items of one kind (roman numerals, capital letters, Arabic numerals) should lineup with each other.
6. Capitalize the first letter of each item.
7. The terms Introduction, Body, and Conclusion do not have to be included in the outline. They are not topics; they are merely organizational units in the writer’s mind.

Question 8

refer to the way authors organize information in text. Recognizing the underlying structure of texts can help students focus attention on key concepts and relationships, anticipate what is to come, and monitor their comprehension as they read.

Answer 8

Common text structure

Question 9

refer to the way authors organize information in text. Recognizing the underlying structure of texts can help students focus attention on key concepts and relationships, anticipate what is to come, and monitor their comprehension as they read.

Answer 9

Common text structure

Question 10

Present ideas or events in the order in which they happen

Answer 10

Chronological, Process, or Sequence

Question 11

An event/story with characters setting, conflict, point of view ,and plot

Answer 11

Narrative

Question 12

Discuss two ideas ,event ,or phenomena, showing how they are different and how they are similar Discuss two ideas, events,

Answer 12

Compare and contrast

Question 13

Provide explanations or reasons for phenomena

Answer 13

Cause and Effect

Question 14

Identify problems and pose solutions

Answer 14

Problem/ Solution

Question 15

Describes a topic by listing characteristics, features, attributes, and examples

Answer 15

Definition or Description

Question 16

Why is Text Structure Important?

The readers can significantly improve their comprehension and retention of information when they can identify and recognize the text structure of a text. It can also help them:

1. Organize information and details they are learning in their minds while reading.
2. Make connections between the details being presented in a text
3. Summarize the important details shared in a text

At this stage, you should have several ideas on the common text structures used in academic texts. Keep in mind these ideas because you are going to use your knowledge on text structures for enhancing your skills in gleaning information. 7