Informational Text Structures

Front

Authors fill this type of writing with details so readers develop a mental picture.

Back

description

Front

In this type of writing, the writer explains how one action or event leads to another action or event.

Back

cause & effect

Front

A reader can follow this type of writing to complete a task, such as making a cake according to a recipe.

Back

order & sequence

Front

In this type of writing, the reader will find words such as a problem is, solve, or solution.

Back

problem & solution

Front

This kind of writing explains an issue and ways to solve the issue.

Back

problem & solution

Front

In this type of writing, readers find words such as first, second, and next.

Back

order & sequence

Front

What is the relationship between New Hampshire and Vermont based on the passage? Options:

description

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compare & contrast

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order & sequence

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problem & solution

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cause & effect

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compare & contrast

Front

Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.

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description

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compare & contrast

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order & sequence

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problem & solution

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cause & effect

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order & sequence

Front

Rising heating and cooling costs, rising property taxes, and an economic recession have all contributed to many jobless individuals. Because of this, many Americans are now choosing to “downsize” (reduce) the size of their homes. Some are even choosing to move their families into “tiny homes” just a few hundred square feet in size and towed on a trailer. Simply put, smaller homes are just more affordable. What is the text structure? Options: description, compare & contrast, order & sequence, problem & solution, cause & effect.

Back

cause & effect

Front

What is the structure of the narrative about trying to find Sonya? Options:

description

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compare & contrast

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order & sequence

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problem & solution

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cause & effect

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order & sequence