What are signal words for 'cause and effect'?

Signal words for cause and effect include 'because', 'therefore', and 'as a result'.

What are signal words for 'problem and solution'?

Signal words for problem and solution include 'problem', 'solution', and 'to fix this'.

What are signal words for 'sequence'?

Signal words for sequence include 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'finally'.

What are signal words for 'description'?

Signal words for description include 'for example', 'such as', and 'to illustrate'.

How does understanding text structures help readers?

Understanding text structures helps readers identify the main ideas and organize information effectively.

What is an example of a text using 'cause and effect'?

An example of cause and effect is: 'The heavy rain caused the river to overflow, leading to flooding in the nearby areas.'

What is an example of a text using 'problem and solution'?

An example of problem and solution is: 'The city faced traffic congestion, so they implemented a new public transportation system to alleviate it.'

What is an example of a text using 'description'?

An example of description is: 'The Amazon rainforest is home to diverse wildlife, including colorful birds, sloths, and jaguars.'

Informational Text Structures

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CCSS

RI.3.5, RI.3.3, RI.4.5

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What are informational text structures?

Back

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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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is 'compare and contrast'?

Back

Compare and contrast is a text structure that discusses the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is 'cause and effect'?

Back

Cause and effect is a text structure that explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is 'problem and solution'?

Back

Problem and solution is a text structure that presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is 'sequence'?

Back

Sequence is a text structure that presents information in a specific order, often chronological.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is 'description'?

Back

Description is a text structure that provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea to help the reader visualize it.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are signal words for 'compare and contrast'?

Back

Signal words for compare and contrast include 'similarly', 'on the other hand', and 'however'.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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