Informational Text Structure Review

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What is text structure?

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The way the author set up the text so the reader can understand the topic.

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What is the chronological/sequence text structure?

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Authors present information about events or steps in a process, in the order in which they take or have taken place.

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What text structure is used to describe one thing or person's features or characteristics?

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Description.

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What type of text structure is indicated by the signals: due to, since, as a result, because of, and for this reason?

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Cause/Effect.

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What type of text structure is indicated by the signals: threat, resolve by, concern, challenge, prevent, and help?

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Problem & Solution.

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What are the main types of text structures?

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Chronological, Cause/Effect, Problem & Solution, Description, and Compare/Contrast.

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How does a chronological text structure help readers?

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It helps readers understand the sequence of events or steps in a process.

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What is the purpose of using a description text structure?

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To provide detailed information about a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is a cause/effect text structure?

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It explains reasons why something happened (cause) and the results of that event (effect).

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What is a problem/solution text structure?

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It presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions to that problem.