Informational Text Structure

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What is the compare and contrast text structure?

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A text structure that highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the problem and solution text structure?

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A text structure that presents a problem and then offers one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is the cause and effect text structure?

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A text structure that explains why something happened (the cause) and what happened as a result (the effect).

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What is the sequential text structure?

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A text structure that presents information in a specific order or sequence, often used for instructions or timelines.

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What does it mean to describe something in a text?

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To provide detailed information about a subject, including its characteristics, features, and qualities.

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What is an example of compare and contrast?

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Discussing the similarities and differences between dogs and cats.

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What is an example of a problem and solution?

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Identifying the issue of plastic pollution in oceans and suggesting ways to recycle or use reusable bottles.

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What is an example of cause and effect?

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Explaining how bird casualties occur due to flying into glass windows and the resulting need for better building designs.

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What is an example of sequential structure?

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Listing the steps to make a sandwich in the order they should be done.

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What is the purpose of using text structures in writing?

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To organize information clearly and help readers understand the relationships between ideas.