Informational Text Structures

Authors fill this type of writing with details so readers develop a mental picture.

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In this type of writing, the writer explains how one action or event leads to another action or event.

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A reader can follow this type of writing to complete a task, such as making a cake according to a recipe

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In this type of writing, the reader will find words such as a problem is, solve, or solution.

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This kind of writing explains an issue and ways to solve the issue.

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In this type of writing, readers find words such as first, second, and next

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New Hampshire and Vermont are similar in many ways. Both are sparsely populated and rely on agriculture, as well as tourism, for a significant percentage of their economic systems. There are, however, some important differences. For example, the per capita income (which is the average income of each resident) is higher in New Hampshire than in Vermont.

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Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.

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Rising heating and cooling costs, rising property taxes, and an economic recession have all contributed to many jobless individuals. Because of this, many Americans are now choosing to “downsize” (reduce) the size of their homes. Some are even choosing to move their families into “tiny homes” just a few hundred square feet in size and towed on a trailer. Simply put, smaller homes are just more affordable.

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Everyone loves the wide range of entertainment choices available online today. Kids especially enjoy pouring through YouTube videos and learning about all sorts of things! However, not all YouTube videos are appropriate for people of all ages. In fact, the Internet is full of videos inappropriate for younger people. To help parents better control what their kids can access, SafeSearch software analyzes video content and determines the best age range for watching it. Parents can install the software on computers or download the app onto tablets or phones.

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