Informational Text Structures

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What is an informational text structure?

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An informational text structure is a way that information is organized in a text to help readers understand the content better.

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What does 'chronological' mean in text structure?

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Chronological text structure presents events in the order they occur, from first to last.

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What is a 'sequence/process' text structure?

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A sequence/process text structure outlines steps or stages in a process, showing how to do something or how something happens.

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Define 'compare and contrast' text structure.

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

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What is 'cause and effect' in informational texts?

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Cause and effect text structure explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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What does 'spatial/descriptive' text structure refer to?

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Spatial/descriptive text structure organizes information based on location or physical characteristics, often describing how things are arranged.

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Give an example of a chronological text structure.

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An example of chronological text structure is a timeline of a person's life events.

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What is the purpose of using a sequence/process text structure?

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The purpose is to guide the reader through a series of steps or stages in a clear and logical manner.

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How can 'compare and contrast' help in understanding a topic?

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It helps by allowing readers to see the relationships between different subjects, making it easier to understand their characteristics.

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What is an example of cause and effect in a text?

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An example is explaining how heavy rain (cause) can lead to flooding (effect).