Exploring Structures of Informational Texts

What is a common consideration for both architects and authors when creating their work?

• Color schemes

• Structural support

• Material costs

• Audience entertainment

What analogy is used to explain the importance of structure in writing?

• Planting a garden

• Building a house

• Painting a picture

• Cooking a meal

Which text structure is characterized by the sequence of events in a particular order?

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

• Chronology

• Compare and contrast

What does the chronology structure primarily rely on?

• Temporal sequence

• Logical reasoning

• Comparative analysis

• Problem-solving techniques

What is the primary focus of a compare and contrast text structure?

• Listing facts

• Explaining a concept

• Narrating a story

• Highlighting similarities and differences

Which structure would be used for a text comparing deep-dish and thin-crust pizza?

• Description

• Compare and contrast

• Cause and effect

• Chronology

What triggers the event of ordering pizza in the cause and effect example?

• A great report card

• A family gathering

• A birthday celebration

• A movie night

How is the problem of being unable to eat traditional pizza due to celiac disease solved?

• Making a crust from cauliflower

• Skipping the meal

• Choosing a pasta dish

• Ordering a salad instead

What is the main characteristic of a text structured as a description?

• It explains basic information about a topic.

• It compares two subjects.

• It narrates a sequence of events.

• It outlines a problem and its solution.

In the context of text structures, what does 'subtracting the specifics' help with?

• Identifying the structure

• Reducing word count

• Understanding the main idea

• Improving readability