Informational Text Structure

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What is the Compare/Contrast text structure?

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

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What are signal words for Compare/Contrast?

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Words like similarly, alike, unlike, and although.

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What is the Description text structure?

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A text structure that provides details about a subject, creating a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

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What are signal words for Description?

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Words that describe characteristics, such as 'for example', 'such as', and 'to illustrate'.

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What is the Order & Sequence text structure?

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A text structure that presents information in a specific order or sequence.

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What are signal words for Order & Sequence?

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Words like first, next, then, and finally.

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What is the Cause & Effect text structure?

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A text structure that explains reasons why something happened (cause) and the results of that action (effect).

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What are signal words for Cause & Effect?

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Words like because, as a result of, and due to.

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What is the Problem & Solution text structure?

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A text structure that presents a problem and offers one or more solutions.

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What are signal words for Problem & Solution?

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Words like problem, solution, and resolved.