Informational Writing

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What is narrative writing?

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Narrative writing tells a story with made-up characters and events.

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What is informational writing?

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Informational writing provides facts and information about a specific topic.

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What is a drought?

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A drought is a long period of time with insufficient rainfall.

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What does cause/effect mean?

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

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What is descriptive writing?

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Descriptive writing uses sensory language to create vivid images of people, places, or events.

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What are transition words?

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Transition words are words that help to connect ideas and show the order of events.

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What is sequence in writing?

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Sequence refers to the order in which events or steps occur.

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What is problem/solution writing?

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Problem/solution writing explains a problem and offers suggestions for solving it.

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What does compare/contrast mean?

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Compare/contrast writing discusses the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the purpose of sensory language?

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Sensory language helps readers to experience the text through their senses.