Informational Text Structure

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What is the Compare/Contrast text structure?

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A text structure that highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the Problem & Solution text structure?

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A text structure that describes an issue and offers one or more solutions.

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What is the Cause/Effect text structure?

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A text structure that explains why something happened (cause) and what happened as a result (effect).

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What does the Description text structure do?

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It provides details about a topic, person, or event, often using sensory details.

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What is an example of Compare/Contrast?

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Discussing the differences between cats and dogs.

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What is an example of Problem & Solution?

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Describing a lack of clean water and suggesting ways to purify it.

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What is an example of Cause/Effect?

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

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What is an example of Description?

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Describing the features of a rainforest, such as its plants and animals.

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How can you identify a Cause/Effect text structure?

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Look for words like 'because', 'as a result', or 'therefore'.

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How can you identify a Problem & Solution text structure?

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Look for a problem stated followed by one or more solutions.