Informational Text Structures and Features

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What is text structure?

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

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What are signal words?

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Words that indicate the purpose of the text and can improve your understanding.

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What signal words might you find in a CAUSE/EFFECT text structure?

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

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What signal words might you find in a DESCRIPTIVE text structure?

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

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What signal words might you find in a COMPARE/CONTRAST text structure?

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

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What is the purpose of using text structures?

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To help organize information and make it easier to understand.

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What is a DESCRIPTIVE text structure?

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A structure that provides details about a topic, often using characteristics and examples.

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What is a CAUSE/EFFECT text structure?

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A structure that explains reasons why something happens and the results of those actions.

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What is a COMPARE/CONTRAST text structure?

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A structure that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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How can signal words improve reading comprehension?

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They guide readers in understanding the organization and purpose of the text.