Identifying Informational Text Structures

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What is the Problem/Solution text structure?

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A text structure that presents a problem and then offers one or more solutions to that problem.

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Identify key words that indicate a Problem/Solution structure.

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Key words include: solve, issue, help.

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What is the Descriptive text structure?

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A text structure that provides detailed information about a topic, including characteristics and examples.

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Identify key words that indicate a Descriptive structure.

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Key words include: for example, such as, including.

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What is the Chronological text structure?

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A text structure that presents events in the order they occur, often using time-related words.

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Identify key words that indicate a Chronological structure.

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Key words include: first, next, then, finally.

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What is the Sequence text structure?

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A text structure that lists items or events in a specific order, often used in instructions.

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Identify key words that indicate a Sequence structure.

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Key words include: first, second, next, last.

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What is the Compare/Contrast text structure?

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

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Identify key words that indicate a Compare/Contrast structure.

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Key words include: similar, unlike, on the other hand.