Informational Text Structure

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What is the purpose of informational text?

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To inform, explain, or describe factual information.

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What are the common text structures used in informational texts?

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Compare/Contrast, Cause/Effect, Problem/Solution, Sequence.

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What signal words indicate a Compare/Contrast text structure?

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Similarly, alike, unlike, although, both.

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What signal words indicate a Cause/Effect text structure?

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Because, as a result of, due to.

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What is the genre of informational text?

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Non-Fiction.

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What is the author's purpose in writing an informational text?

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To inform, persuade, or entertain the audience.

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What does the term 'text structure' refer to?

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The way information is organized in a text.

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What is a Problem/Solution text structure?

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

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What is an example of a Cause/Effect relationship?

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If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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How can signal words help readers?

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They guide readers in understanding the organization and main ideas of the text.