The author gives information about a problem and gives one or more ideas on how to fix it.
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Compare/Contrast
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The writing explains how 2 or more things are the same and different
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compare/contrast signal words
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like, unlike, different, the same, similarly, opposed to, however
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cause and effect signal words
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cause, because, due to, reason, since, if/then, as a result, for this reason
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Sequence
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The reader gets an idea of what order things should or did happen.
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problem and solution graphic organizer
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Description
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The author provides several details so the reader can make a mental picture.
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chronological/sequence graphic organizer
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I have an Aunt. Her name is Jenny. She is funny. She is nice and I like her.
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writing that is NOT DESCRIPTIVE - tells you what to think, but doesn't give any examples or use descriptive language.
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problem and solution signal words
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problem, solution, solve, fix, options, issue, since, as a result
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Cause/Effect
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The author describes an event and the events that follow because of it.
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Description signal words
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looks like, sounds like, feels like, such as, for instance, in addition, also, specifically, for example
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descriptive graphic organizer
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My aunt Jenny is a hilarious, generous person. Last summer, she threw a surprise pool party for my eleventh birthday and invited all of my friends. Jenny tells the best jokes and keeps everyone smiling. I don't know how she knows, but she can tell when someone is down and sends flowers or offers to take them somewhere fun. Her house smells like cookies and clean laundry. My aunt Jenny is who I want to be around at every family party!
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writing that is DESCRIPTIVE - offers details, examples, and descriptive words.