Informational Text Structure Flashcard

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What is the text structure that compares and contrasts two or more subjects?

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Compare and Contrast

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What text structure is used to show the order of events?

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Sequence

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What text structure explains the reasons why something happened?

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Cause and Effect

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What is the purpose of a sequence text structure?

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To present events in the order they occurred.

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What does a compare and contrast text structure do?

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It explains how things are similar and different.

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

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Problem and Solution

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What is an example of a sequence text structure?

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A recipe that lists steps in order.

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What is the main focus of a cause and effect text structure?

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To explain what happened and why it happened.

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In a sequence text structure, what is typically included?

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A series of steps or events.

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What type of text structure would you use to explain the benefits and drawbacks of two different products?

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Compare and Contrast