Informational Text Structures

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What is a compare and contrast text?

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A compare and contrast text is about two topics and explores what is the same and different about the two.

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What does 'contrast' mean?

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Contrast means to identify differences.

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What does 'compare' mean?

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Compare means to identify similarities.

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What is a cause and effect text?

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A cause and effect text is about something that happened (an event) and something that made that event happen.

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What is a problem and solution text?

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A problem and solution text presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions.

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What is a sequence text?

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A sequence text explains events in the order they happen.

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What is a description text?

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A description text provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is a graphic organizer?

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A graphic organizer is a visual tool that helps organize information and ideas.

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What is a T-chart?

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A T-chart is a type of graphic organizer that helps compare and contrast two topics.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the most important point or concept that the text is about.