Informational Texts

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What are the 5 organizational patterns authors use?

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1. Cause and Effect 2. Problem and Solution 3. Compare and Contrast 4. Chronological Order 5. Exposition to Resolution (not an organizational pattern).

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What is the main purpose of an author writing a personal story about adventures?

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To entertain the audience.

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What does it mean to describe in writing?

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To provide detailed information about a person, place, thing, or event.

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What is the purpose of the Food Group Pyramid?

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To provide information about healthy eating and the different food groups.

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What is an example of a descriptive text?

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A text that details the features of a rain barrel, including its size, color, and function.

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What is the difference between 'inform' and 'entertain' in writing?

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'Inform' aims to provide facts and information, while 'entertain' aims to amuse or engage the reader.

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What is chronological order?

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An organizational pattern that presents events in the order they occur.

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What does 'persuade' mean in the context of writing?

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To convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.

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What is the purpose of a problem and solution organizational pattern?

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To present a problem and then discuss one or more solutions.

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean?

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To examine the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.