Cause and Effect in informational text

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What is Cause and Effect?

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Cause and Effect is a relationship where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect).

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What is a Cause?

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A cause is an event or action that leads to a result or effect.

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What is an Effect?

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An effect is the result or outcome of a cause.

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Example of Cause: It rained heavily.

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Effect: The ground became muddy.

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Example of Cause: The sun was shining.

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Effect: The flowers bloomed.

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What does Sequence mean in informational text?

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Sequence refers to the order in which events happen.

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What is Compare and Contrast?

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Compare and Contrast is a text structure that shows how two or more things are similar and different.

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Example of Compare: Apples and oranges are both fruits.

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Contrast: Apples are red or green, while oranges are orange.

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What is a Descriptive text structure?

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Descriptive text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is a Problem and Solution text structure?

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Problem and Solution explains a problem and offers one or more solutions.