Informational Reading Study Guide

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What are signal words for Cause & Effect text structure?

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Signal words include: Because, Since, Therefore, As a Result.

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What does the word 'elaborate' mean in the context of building sand castles?

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In this context, 'elaborate' means fancy.

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What text structure is used to compare and contrast two subjects?

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The text structure used is 'compare and contrast'.

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What is the main idea of a passage about stargazing in cities versus the country?

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The main idea is the problem stargazers have seeing stars in the city and the solution to stargaze in the country.

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What text structure describes events in the order they happen?

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The text structure is 'chronological'.

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What is the purpose of using signal words in informational texts?

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Signal words help readers understand the relationship between ideas and the structure of the text.

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What does 'chronological order' mean?

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Chronological order means arranging events in the sequence they occurred.

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What is a 'problem and solution' text structure?

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

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What does 'compare and contrast' involve?

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Compare and contrast involves discussing the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the definition of 'main idea'?

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The main idea is the central point or message of a passage.