Informational Text Structures

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What are informational text structures?

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Informational text structures are the ways in which information is organized in a text to help readers understand the content better.

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What is a compare and contrast structure?

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A compare and contrast structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is a chronological structure?

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A chronological structure presents events in the order they occur, often using time markers.

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What is a sequence/process structure?

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A sequence/process structure outlines steps or stages in a process, showing how to do something or how something happens.

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What is a problem and solution structure?

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A problem and solution structure identifies a problem and discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is a spatial/descriptive structure?

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A spatial/descriptive structure organizes information based on location or physical characteristics, often used in descriptive writing.

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Example of compare and contrast structure.

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Comparing football and baseball: Both are team sports, but football requires carrying the ball to the end zone, while baseball involves the defending team controlling the ball.

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Example of chronological structure.

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After school, I came home, watched 'Cops,' made a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and enjoyed it while watching the show.

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Example of sequence/process structure.

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To study for a test: 1. Take out your notes. 2. Open to the review section. 3. Read and try to remember. 4. Review again if needed.

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Example of problem and solution structure.

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Problem: Many students don't know how to study for a test. Solution: Follow a step-by-step process to review notes.