Informational Text Structure

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What is the compare & contrast text structure?

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A writing structure that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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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 indicate a cause & effect relationship.

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What are some signal words for compare & contrast?

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Words such as similarly, alike, unlike, although, and both signal a compare & contrast structure.

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What does order & sequence text structure refer to?

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A writing structure that presents information in a specific order or sequence, often using time-related words.

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What is the purpose of a problem & solution text structure?

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To present a problem and discuss one or more solutions to that problem.

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What type of writing uses descriptive language to create a vivid picture?

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Description text structure.

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What is an example of a compare & contrast writing prompt?

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Write about how two different animals are similar and different.

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What is the main focus of a cause & effect text structure?

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To explain how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What type of text structure would you use to explain a process?

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Order & sequence.

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What is a key characteristic of description text structure?

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It provides detailed information about a subject, often using sensory details.