Informational Text Structure

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What is the purpose of a description in informational text?

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To provide several details of something to give the reader a mental picture.

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What key words indicate a description text structure?

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Characteristics, examples, adjectives.

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What does 'Order and Sequence' refer to in informational text?

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The author provides the reader with chronological events or a list of steps in a procedure.

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What key words indicate an Order and Sequence text structure?

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First, next, then, finally.

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What is the purpose of 'Compare and Contrast' in informational text?

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To show similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What key words indicate a Compare and Contrast text structure?

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Same/different, both/neither, alike/unlike, in contrast.

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What is the purpose of 'Problem and Solution' in informational text?

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To present a problem and offer one or more solutions.

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What key words indicate a Problem and Solution text structure?

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Problem, issue, solution, resolve.

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What is the purpose of 'Cause and Effect' in informational text?

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To show how one event causes another event to happen.

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What key words indicate a Cause and Effect text structure?

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Because, therefore, as a result, leads to.