Informational Text Structure

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Define Compare and Contrast.

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A text shows how two or more things are alike or different from each other.

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What type of structure might a writer use to organize a text showing a 'timeline' of events involved in the invention of the cellphone, including the dates?

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Chronological.

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What structure would a writer use to organize a text describing what to do when you break your phone screen?

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Problem and Solution.

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What structure would a writer use to organize a text that tells the pros and cons of different brands of cell phones?

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Compare and Contrast.

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What is informational text structure?

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The way that info and ideas are organized and shown in a text that gives info to the reader.

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What is the purpose of using a chronological structure in informational texts?

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To present events in the order they occurred.

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What is a Problem and Solution structure?

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A text structure that presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions.

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Give an example of a text that might use Compare and Contrast structure.

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A review comparing different smartphone models.

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What is the significance of understanding text structures in reading comprehension?

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It helps readers identify the organization of information, making it easier to understand and retain.

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What type of text structure would be used to explain the causes and effects of a specific event?

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Cause and Effect.