Informational Texts

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What is the purpose of cause and effect text structure?

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To describe a significant event and its consequences.

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What are Expository Texts?

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A category of informational texts that expose the reader to facts.

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Where can you typically find a caption in a text?

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Next to a picture or diagram.

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What does Compare and Contrast organizational structure do?

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Describes similarities or differences between objects, places, or events.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A specific fact that an author includes in a text to support the main idea.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The primary point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is the difference between persuasive and expository texts?

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Persuasive texts aim to convince the reader, while expository texts aim to inform.

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What is chronological order in text structure?

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Organizing information according to the sequence of events.

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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

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What is the role of a subheading in informational texts?

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To organize content and indicate the topic of a section.