Information Text Structure Review

While painting and sketching are each a form of art, their results are quite different. Paintings are often more vibrant. Sketches are usually softer. Still, both painting and sketching can be relaxing activities, and they are fueled by creativity.

• Cause and Effect

• Compare/Contrast

• Description

• Chronological

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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Every morning, the cat would jump on the counter and knock over glasses of water. Removing the cat didn't solve the issue. The spray bottle didn't help. Finally, laying tin foil across the countertops scared the cat enough to get him to stop.

• Sequence

• Cause and Effect

• Compare/Contrast

• Problem/Solution

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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Properly building a firepit takes detail. Before starting, make sure there are no roots or plants nearby that might catch fire. Build stone around the perimeter, then spread a layer of sand and rocks over the base. Finally, gather your firewood and safely start and maintain your fire.

• Cause and Effect

• Descriptive

• Sequence/Chronological

• Spatial

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

5-lined skinks are lizards with a habitat that spans the southeast United States. For example, they can commonly be seen in the East Texas area. They can be identified by their blue-striped tails and also their slender bodies. Additionally, they can be found under cool rocks or sunning to balance their body temperature.

• Descriptive

• Compare/Contrast

• Sequential/Chronological

• Cause and Effect

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Laundry needs to dry before being folded. When a cloth item is put away before being allowed to dry, the moisture consequently gets trapped in the fabric. Bacteria - because it thrives in damp areas - builds up, resulting in a smell that clings to the clothing.

• Cause and Effect

• Problem/Solution

• Compare/Contrast

• Spatial

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the best definition for text structure?

• How the author chooses to organize the information in a text

• Building a structure with text

• The way words are arranged on a page

• The main events of the passage

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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2. How does finding "signal words" in a passage help when looking at different text structures?

• They are words that are bolded and that means they are important.

• They are words that indicate the purpose of the text and can improve your understanding.

• They are words that explain a picture and can put a visual in your head as you read.

• They are words that are in headings that can tell you what the paragraph will be about.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

3. Which signal words might you find in a DESCRIPTIVE text structure?

• first, next, last, before, after, dates and years

• because, this is why, so, consequently, As a result

• characteristics, it means, looks like, also, to illustrate, including

• however, on the other hand, similar to, different from

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

4. Which signal words might you find in a PROBLEM/SOLUTION text structure?

• first, next, last, before, after, dates and years

• however, on the other hand, similar to, different from

• because, this is why, so, consequently, as a result, if...then

• one reason for, solve, because, may be due to, a problem

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

5. Which signal words might you find in a SEQUENCE/CHRONOLOGICAL text structure?

• one reason for, solve, because, may be due to, a problem

• however, on the other hand, similar to, different from

• first, next, last, before, after, dates and years

• characteristics, it means, looks like, also, to illustrate, including

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5