Informational Text & Text Structure

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What is the purpose of text structure?

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To organize information in a text.

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Which text structure explains how two or more elements are alike and different?

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Compare and contrast.

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What type of text structure presents a problem and one or more possible solutions?

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Problem solution.

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Which option is NOT a way to find the main idea of an informational text?

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Go to google and type in the title of the text.

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What is the purpose of a cause and effect text structure?

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To show how one thing leads to another.

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What are the common types of text structures?

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Chronological, Compare and contrast, Problem solution, Cause and effect, Description.

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What does chronological text structure focus on?

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It focuses on the order of events in time.

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How can headings help in understanding an informational text?

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Headings provide clues about the main topics and organization of the text.

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What is a description text structure?

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It provides details about a topic, including characteristics and examples.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.