Analyzing Informational Texts

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What can you see when viewing a webcam of Old Faithful?

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You can see a geyser erupting.

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What is an example of a text that uses a sequence structure?

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A science textbook entry about geysers.

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What does the structure of a text help identify?

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The central idea and author's purpose.

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What structure may an essay about geothermal plants have?

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Problem-and-solution structure.

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What might an online article about geysers include to show their locations?

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A map.

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What is the purpose of analyzing informational texts?

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To understand the main ideas and details presented.

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What is a sequence structure in a text?

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A structure that presents information in a specific order, often chronological.

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What is the central idea of a text?

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

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What is an author's purpose?

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The reason why the author wrote the text, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain.

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What is a problem-and-solution structure?

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