Informational Text

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What is the author's purpose for informational text?

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to explain, to inform, to teach, all of the above

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What text structure organizes the text by explaining how things are alike and different?

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compare and contrast

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What type of text structure describes an issue and at least one way to solve it?

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Problem and Solution

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What is informational text?

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provides the reader with facts

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What does 'generated' mean in the context of ideas?

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created

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What is a common feature of informational texts?

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They often include headings and subheadings.

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What is the purpose of using visuals in informational text?

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To enhance understanding and provide additional information.

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What is a key characteristic of informational text?

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It is factual and not fictional.

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What does 'text structure' refer to?

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The way information is organized in a text.

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What is the difference between 'cause and effect' and 'problem and solution' text structures?

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Cause and effect shows relationships between events; problem and solution presents an issue and ways to resolve it.