Informational Text Structures

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What is an informational text structure?

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

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What are the four main types of informational text structures?

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1. Description 2. Sequence 3. Cause & Effect 4. Compare & Contrast

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What does 'Description' mean in informational text?

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Description provides details about a topic, including characteristics, features, and examples.

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What is 'Sequence' in informational text?

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Sequence is the order in which events or steps occur, often using words like 'first', 'next', and 'finally'.

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What does 'Cause & Effect' refer to in informational text?

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

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What is 'Compare & Contrast' in informational text?

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Compare & Contrast highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Give an example of a text that uses Description.

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A text describing the features of the Nile River, including its length, location, and importance.

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Give an example of a text that uses Sequence.

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A text explaining the steps to make leaf rubbings, detailing each step in order.

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Give an example of a text that uses Cause & Effect.

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A text discussing how fast food consumption leads to obesity in America.

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Give an example of a text that uses Compare & Contrast.

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A text comparing the habitats of two different animals, highlighting their similarities and differences.