Informational Writing

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The purpose of informational writing is to ________________.

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explain or inform the reader.

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Discusses the similarities and differences between two subjects.

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Compare/contrast.

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Uses transition words to show the order of events or steps in a process.

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sequence.

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This type of writing can be fiction or nonfiction.

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Narrative.

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Explains the reason something happens and offers suggestions to solve the situation.

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problem/solution.

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What is the main goal of informational writing?

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To inform or explain.

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What type of writing focuses on telling a story?

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Narrative writing.

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What writing structure is used to show how two subjects are alike and different?

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Compare/contrast.

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What type of writing uses a clear order of events?

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Sequence writing.

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What is a common feature of problem/solution writing?

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It explains a problem and suggests solutions.