Informational Text - Genre Characteristics and Structures

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is what the text is mostly about.

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What are text features?

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Text features are intentional design elements of informational text, such as a table of contents, pictures, or footnotes, that help a reader understand the content.

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What text structure is used to show cause and effect?

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The Cause/Effect text structure is used to show how one event leads to another.

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What is informational text?

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Informational text informs the reader about many topics.

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What text structure is used to present a problem and its solution?

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The Problem/Solution text structure is used to present a problem and how it can be solved.

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What is a sequence text structure?

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Sequence text structure presents information in a specific order or steps.

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What does compare/contrast text structure do?

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Compare/contrast text structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the purpose of a table of contents in informational text?

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The table of contents helps readers navigate the text by listing the chapters or sections and their page numbers.

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How do images and captions function in informational text?

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Images and captions provide visual support and additional information to enhance understanding of the text.

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What role do footnotes play in informational text?

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Footnotes provide extra information or citations that clarify or support the content in the text.