Informational Text Structures

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What is a description text?

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A description text is all about one topic and can explain how something works, what it looks like, the history of it, how it is used, what it is made of, how tall it is, and more.

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What does sequence text mean?

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Sequence text is in order of time, or in chronological order. It tells what happened first, next, and last.

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What does contrast mean?

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Contrast means to identify differences.

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What is a graphic organizer?

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A graphic organizer is a visual representation of information or ideas, often used to organize thoughts and concepts.

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What is a t-chart?

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A t-chart is a type of graphic organizer that helps compare and contrast two different ideas or topics.

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What is a box graphic organizer?

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A box graphic organizer is a visual tool that helps organize information in a structured way, often used for descriptions.

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What is compare and contrast text?

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Compare and contrast text discusses the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is a problem and solution text?

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A problem and solution text presents a problem and then explains one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is cause and effect text?

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

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What is chronological order?

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Chronological order is the arrangement of events in the order they occurred in time.