Informational Text Structure

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What type of text structure uses words like 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'after that'?

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Sequence

Front

This type of writing considers similarities and differences.

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Compare & Contrast

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What type of text structure uses words like 'similarly', 'alike', 'unlike', 'although', and 'both'?

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Compare/Contrast

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In this type of writing, you will see words/phrases such as 'because', 'as a result of', and 'due to'.

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Cause & Effect

Front

What type of text structure is demonstrated in the following example: 'Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed...'

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Order & Sequence

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What is the definition of 'Cause & Effect'?

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A text structure that explains reasons why something happens and the results of those actions.

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What is the definition of 'Compare & Contrast'?

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A text structure that discusses the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

Front

What signal words indicate 'Order & Sequence'?

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First, next, then, after that, finally.

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What signal words indicate 'Cause & Effect'?

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Because, as a result of, due to, therefore.

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What signal words indicate 'Compare & Contrast'?

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Similarly, alike, unlike, both, however.