Informational Text Structure

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What is the definition of Chronological text structure?

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Chronological text structure organizes information in the order that events occur, from first to last.

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What does Cause & Effect text structure explain?

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Cause & Effect text structure shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What is Compare & Contrast text structure used for?

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Compare & Contrast text structure is used to highlight the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the purpose of Description text structure?

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Description text structure provides details about a topic, helping the reader visualize or understand it better.

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What does Order & Sequence text structure indicate?

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Order & Sequence text structure presents information in a specific order, often used for instructions or steps.

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Give an example of Chronological text structure.

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A story that describes a day in the life of a student, detailing events from morning to night.

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Provide an example of Cause & Effect text structure.

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If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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What is an example of Compare & Contrast text structure?

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A paragraph discussing how cats and dogs are similar (both are pets) and different (cats are independent, dogs are loyal).

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What is an example of Description text structure?

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A paragraph describing a beach, mentioning the sand, water, and sun.

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What is an example of Order & Sequence text structure?

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A recipe that lists the steps to bake a cake in the order they should be done.