Informational Texts

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What is the main purpose of an informational text?

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The primary purpose of an informational text is to provide information for a specific audience.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

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What does 'main idea' mean in 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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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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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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CCSS.RI.6.5

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Which text structure describes a significant event and its consequences?

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Cause and effect.

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CCSS.W.6.2A

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What text structure is used to give steps on how to do something?

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Process or procedural.

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CCSS.W.6.2A

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What is a 'cause and effect' text structure?

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A structure that explains the reasons something happened and the results of that event.

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CCSS.W.6.2A

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What is a 'problem and solution' text structure?

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A structure that presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions.

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What does 'chronological order' mean in text structure?

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A structure that presents events in the order they occurred.

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What is a 'descriptive' text structure?

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A structure that provides detailed descriptions of a person, place, thing, or idea.

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CCSS.W.6.2A

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What is the difference between 'informational text' and 'narrative text'?

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Informational text aims to inform, while narrative text tells a story.