Informational Text Structures

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What is an informational text structure?

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

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What is the sequence/process structure?

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The sequence/process structure presents information in a specific order, often detailing steps or stages in a process.

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What is the chronological structure?

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The chronological structure organizes information according to the time order in which events occur.

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What is the compare and contrast structure?

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The compare and contrast structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the problem and solution structure?

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The problem and solution structure identifies a problem and discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is the spatial/descriptive structure?

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The spatial/descriptive structure organizes information based on physical location or the arrangement of details in space.

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Give an example of sequence/process structure.

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A recipe for making a cake, which lists the steps in the order they should be completed.

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Give an example of chronological structure.

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A timeline of a historical event, detailing what happened first, second, and so on.

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Give an example of compare and contrast structure.

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An essay comparing basketball and soccer, discussing their similarities and differences.

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Give an example of problem and solution structure.

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An article discussing pollution as a problem and suggesting recycling as a solution.