Informational Text Structures

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What is an informational text structure?

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An informational text structure is a way that information is organized in a text to help readers understand the content better.

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What does 'chronological' mean in text structure?

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Chronological text structure presents events in the order they occur, from first to last.

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What is 'compare and contrast' in informational texts?

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

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Define 'sequence/process' in text structure.

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Sequence/process text structure outlines steps or stages in a process, showing how to do something or how something happens.

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What is 'spatial/descriptive' text structure?

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Spatial/descriptive text structure organizes information based on location or physical characteristics, often used in descriptions.

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Explain 'cause and effect' in informational texts.

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Cause and effect text structure explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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Give an example of a chronological text structure.

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An example of chronological text structure is a timeline of events in a historical narrative.

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What is the purpose of using compare and contrast text structure?

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The purpose is to highlight similarities and differences to help readers understand the subjects better.

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Provide an example of sequence/process text structure.

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An example is a recipe that lists the steps to prepare a dish.

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What type of information is best suited for spatial/descriptive text structure?

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Information that describes a place, object, or scene, such as a detailed description of a garden.