Informational Text

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In a text with a sequence text structure, the author

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tells about events in the order they happened.

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In a text with a compare and contrast text structure, the author...

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explains how things are similar and different.

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In a text with a cause and effect text structure, the author

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explains something that happened and the reasons why.

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In a text with a description text structure, the author...

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describes a topic and its characteristics.

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In a text with a problem and solution text structure, the author...

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describes a problem and then explains how someone solved it.

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Which text structure might use words and phrases like: because, so, since, due to, as a result of?

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Cause and Effect

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Which text structure might use words and phrases like: meanwhile, at the same time, before, during, after? Options: Problem and Solution, Cause and Effect, Description, Compare and Contrast, Sequence

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Sequence

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Which text structure might use words and phrases like: problem, issue, solution, question?

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Problem and Solution

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Which text structure might use words and phrases like: similar, same, alike, both, in contrast?

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Compare and Contrast

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Which text structure might use words and phrases like: for instance, for example, such as, looks like? Options: Problem and Solution, Cause and Effect, Description, Compare and Contrast, Sequence

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Description