Informational Texts

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What is text structure?

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Text structure is the way a text is organized.

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What text structure is used to describe a significant event and its consequences?

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Cause and effect.

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What is an informational text?

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An informational text is written with the primary purpose of providing information for a specific audience.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the main message that the author is trying to convey to his/her audience.

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What is author's purpose?

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Author's purpose is the primary reason for which an author is writing a text.

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What are the common types of text structures?

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Common types include cause and effect, problem and solution, chronological order, and descriptive.

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How does chronological order help in understanding a text?

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Chronological order presents events in the sequence they occurred, helping readers follow the timeline.

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What is the difference between author's purpose and main idea?

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Author's purpose is the reason for writing, while the main idea is the central message conveyed.

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What is a cause and effect text structure?

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A cause and effect structure explains why something happened (cause) and what happened as a result (effect).

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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A problem and solution structure presents an issue and discusses ways to resolve it.