Informational Writing

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What is the purpose of informational writing?

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To explain or inform the reader.

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What type of text structure uses transition words to show the order of events?

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Sequence.

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What is an example of descriptive writing?

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Snow fell softly and quietly as night fell.

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Which type of text structure uses words like 'however' and 'similarly'?

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Compare/contrast.

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What type of texts are newspaper articles and textbooks?

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Informational texts.

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What does 'description' in writing refer to?

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Using sensory details to create a vivid picture for the reader.

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What is a key feature of sequence writing?

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It organizes information in a specific order.

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What is the main goal of compare/contrast writing?

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To highlight similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What are transition words?

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Words that help connect ideas and show relationships between them.

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What is the difference between narrative and informational writing?

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Narrative writing tells a story, while informational writing provides facts and explanations.