Informational Text Structures

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What is the Problem & Solution text structure?

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A text structure that presents an issue or dilemma and discusses how it was solved or the solutions available.

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What are some signal words for Problem & Solution?

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Signal words include: issue, dilemma, solved, solution.

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What is the Compare & Contrast text structure?

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A text structure that explains how two or more items are alike and different.

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What are some signal words for Compare & Contrast?

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Signal words include: similar, different, alike, on the other hand.

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What is the Sequence text structure?

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A text structure that explains the order in which events happen or the steps to follow.

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What are some signal words for Sequence?

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Signal words include: first, second, next, before, after.

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What is the Cause & Effect text structure?

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A text structure that explains what happened and why it happened.

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What are some signal words for Cause & Effect?

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Signal words include: because, therefore, as a result, due to.

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What is the Description text structure?

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A text structure that provides details about a topic, including characteristics and features.

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What are some signal words for Description?

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Signal words include: for example, such as, to illustrate.