Organizational Text Structures and Authors Purpose in Informational Texts
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These flashcards cover key organizational text structures and their definitions, helping students understand how authors structure informational texts and their purposes.
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Chronological Order
The organization of text by putting events in the order they happened.
Cause and Effect
A structure that shows that one event (cause) leads to another event (effect).
Compare and Contrast
A structure that highlights similarities and differences between two or more subjects.
Problem and Solution
A structure that presents a problem and offers solutions to address it.
Description
A structure that lists details and characteristics about a topic to provide clarity or visualization.
Signal Words
Words or phrases that indicate the type of organizational structure being used, such as ‘first,’ ‘because,’ or ‘similar.’
Chronological Clue Words
Words such as ‘before,’ ‘after,’ ‘next,’ that signal a chronological structure.
Cause and Effect Clue Words
Words like ‘because,’ ‘as a result,’ that indicate a cause-and-effect relationship.
Problem and Solution Clue Words
Words like ‘problem,’ ‘solution,’ that signal a problem-and-solution structure.
Compare and Contrast Clue Words
Words like ‘similar,’ ‘however,’ that indicate a comparison or contrast.
