Informational Text Structures

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What is a problem-solution text structure?

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

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What types of questions does a problem-solution text structure answer?

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It answers questions like: What can be improved, changed, fixed, or remedied?

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What is a compare and contrast text structure?

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

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What graphic organizer is commonly used for compare and contrast text structures?

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A Venn diagram.

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What are signal words for a description text structure?

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Examples include: for example, consists of, characteristics.

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What does a sequence text structure do?

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It lists items or events in chronological order.

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What are signal words for a cause and effect text structure?

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Examples include: reasons, result, impact, influenced, therefore.

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What is the purpose of a description text structure?

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To explain a topic, idea, person, place, or feature in detail.

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What is the main focus of a cause and effect text structure?

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To explain why or how something happened, exists, or works.

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What is a timeline graphic organizer used for?

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To illustrate events in chronological order, often used in sequence text structures.