Informational Text Structure

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What is Sequence Text?

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Sequence text is a type of informational text that presents events in the order they happen, showing what happened first, next, and last.

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What is Description Text?

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Description text focuses on one topic and explains details about it, such as how it works, what it looks like, and its history.

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What text structure is used to explain how to make a smoothie?

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Sequence text is used to explain the steps in making a smoothie.

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What does Compare and Contrast Text do?

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Compare and contrast text shows the similarities and differences between two or more things.

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If you need to explain the differences between air pollution and water pollution, which text structure would you use?

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You would use Compare and Contrast text.

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What is Cause and Effect Text?

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

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What is Problem and Solution Text?

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Problem and solution text presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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Give an example of Sequence Text.

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An example of sequence text is a recipe that lists the steps to make a dish.

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What is the main purpose of Description Text?

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The main purpose of description text is to provide detailed information about a specific topic.

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How can you identify Compare and Contrast Text?

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You can identify compare and contrast text by looking for words like 'similar', 'different', 'on the other hand', and 'however'.