Informational Text Structures-7th grade

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What is the Cause-Effect text structure?

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A text structure that explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect). Key words include: as a result, because, since, due to.

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What is the Compare-Contrast text structure?

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A text structure that highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects. Key words include: both, same, like, unlike, at the same time.

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What is the Problem-Solution text structure?

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A text structure that presents a problem and offers one or more solutions. Key words include: propose, conclude, suggest, reason, solve.

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What is the Sequence text structure?

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A text structure that presents information in a specific order or steps. It is often used for instructions or processes.

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What is the Chronological text structure?

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A text structure that presents events in the order they occurred, often used in historical narratives.

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What key words indicate a Cause-Effect structure?

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as a result, because, since, due to.

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What key words indicate a Compare-Contrast structure?

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both, same, like, unlike, at the same time.

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What key words indicate a Problem-Solution structure?

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propose, conclude, suggest, reason, solve.

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What key words indicate a Sequence structure?

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first, next, then, finally.

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What key words indicate a Chronological structure?

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first, next, before, after, during.