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Description . A type of text structure. Description. Most paragraphs that we write in school can be called main idea , description, or statement and support paragraphs. In this kind of structure, the author offers a main idea statement, and then supports that statement with several details.

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  1. Description A type of text structure

  2. Description • Most paragraphs that we write in school can be called main idea, description, or statement and support paragraphs. • In this kind of structure, the author offers a main idea statement, and then supports that statement with several details

  3. Find the Main Idea… • The pond was a beautiful place to visit. The falling leaves, all different colors, decorated the surface of the water. At the edges of the pond, small wildflowers grew. The golden forest glowed faintly in the distance. Underline the main idea Number the supporting details

  4. Signal Words • Certain words that are characteristically used in certain text structures can “signal” you into what type of text structure you are reading. • Signal words in descriptive paragraphs may include: • One reason • another reason • for example

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