Informational Text Structures

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What is an informational text structure?

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An informational text structure is a way to organize information in a text to help readers understand the content better.

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What is a descriptive text structure?

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A descriptive text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, often using sensory details.

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What graphic organizer is best for a descriptive text structure?

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A web or mind map graphic organizer is best for a descriptive text structure.

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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

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What is a cause and effect text structure?

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

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What is a compare and contrast text structure?

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A compare and contrast text structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is a sequence (chronology) text structure?

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A sequence text structure presents events in the order they happen.

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What graphic organizer is best for a compare and contrast text structure?

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A Venn diagram or a box and t-chart graphic organizer is best for a compare and contrast text structure.

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What happens first in a cause and effect relationship?

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The cause happens first.

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What is the purpose of using graphic organizers in informational texts?

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Graphic organizers help to visually represent information, making it easier to understand and remember.