Focus skill of the week:
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Practice Identifying Text Structures

Lets look at the 2nd paragraph titled, "Clara Barton"

What type of text structure? 
​Use these directions to determine.
  1. Read the paragraph
  2. Look for key words 
  3. Highlight the key words on your paper.
  4. Identify the text structure
  5. Write your answer in the chart
                                         Clara Barton
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          Clara Barton was born in Oxford, Massachusetts. She taught school and worked at the Unites States Patent Office. When the Civil War broke out, Clara worked as a nurse. She brought supplies to soldiers and worked on the battlefield. In fact, she was called, "Angel of the Battlefield." In 1869, Clara went to Europe. There she worked with the International Red Cross. Clara returned to the U.S. in 1873. In 1881, she set up the American National Red Cross. Clara Burton helped many people in her life. 

What text structure could this be based on the clue words?
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