Informational Text Features/Structures

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of terms and their definitions found at the end of a book or text.

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What do headings do in a text?

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Headings divide the text into sections and tell what each section will be about.

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What are signal words for a PROBLEM/SOLUTION text structure?

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Signal words include: one reason for, solve, because, may be due to, a problem.

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What does Compare/Contrast mean?

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Compare/Contrast is a text structure used to show similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What are signal words for a DESCRIPTIVE text structure?

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Signal words include: characteristics, it means, looks like, also, to illustrate, including.

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What is the purpose of an index?

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An index is an alphabetical list of topics and where they can be found in a book.

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What is the function of a table of contents?

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A table of contents lists the chapters or sections of a book along with their page numbers.

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What is a map in informational text?

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A map is a visual representation of an area that helps readers understand geographical information.

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What does chronological order mean?

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Chronological order is a text structure that presents events in the order they happened.

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What is a cause/effect text structure?

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A cause/effect text structure explains why something happened (the cause) and what happened as a result (the effect).