Informational Text Structures

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What is the Cause & Effect text structure?

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A text structure that explains what happened and why it happened, showing the relationship between events.

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What is the Problem & Solution text structure?

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A text structure that presents a problem or dilemma and offers possible solutions to that problem.

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What does Text Structure refer to?

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The way an author organizes and presents information in a text, which depends on the author's purpose.

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What are some key words associated with Compare & Contrast text structure?

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Key words include: like, similar, both, different, while.

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What is the Chronological/Sequence text structure?

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A text structure that explains the order in which events happen or the steps to follow.

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What is an example of Cause & Effect in a text?

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"The heavy rain caused the river to overflow."

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How can you identify a Problem & Solution text structure in a text?

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Look for a statement of a problem followed by one or more solutions.

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What is the purpose of using Compare & Contrast in writing?

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To highlight similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What type of information is typically organized in Chronological order?

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Events that occur over time, such as historical events or a sequence of steps.

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What is a common signal word for Cause & Effect?

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Because.