Informational Text Structures 32 Paragraph Slides by Rachel Lynette.

Informational Text Structures 32 Paragraph Slides by Rachel Lynette

Informational Text Structures
The Vancouver Island marmot is a kind of large rodent that lives high in the mountains of Vancouver Island in Canada. Climate change and logging have caused a large decrease in their population. Scientists believe that there are less than a hundred of them left in the wild. Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. compare and contrast b. description c. cause and effect d. sequence

I do my chores each Saturday. First, I fold the laundry and put it away. Then I sweep and mop the kitchen floor. After that, I empty all the garbage cans and the recycling. Finally, when all of my chores are finished, I can go outside to play. Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. compare and contrast b. description c. problem and solution d. sequence

Did you know that not all deserts are hot? Both hot and cold deserts are very dry, but unlike hot deserts, cold deserts have long winters when the temperatures can reach below freezing. Cold deserts also get a great deal of snow, which is certainly not true for hot deserts. Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. compare and contrast b. cause and effect c. problem and solution d. description

Spending too much time in the sun can lead to sunburn, dehydration, and even skin cancer. One way to help prevent these problems is to make sure that you wear sunscreen whenever you are outside. It is also a good idea to avoid being outside during the hottest part of the day, between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. compare and contrast b. description c. problem and solution d. sequence

The Space Needle was built in 1962 in Seattle, Washington for the World's Fair. It is 605 feet tall (184 m) from the ground to the aircraft warning beacon at the very top. Visitors can ride an elevator to the observation deck at 520 feet (158 m). They can also dine in a revolving restaurant near the top of the needle. Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. compare and contrast b. description c. problem and solution d. sequence

Malaria is a serious problem in many developing countries. Thousands of people get sick with Malaria every year. Because Malaria is spread by mosquitoes, one way to help solve the problem is for people to use mosquito nets over their beds. If the mosquitoes cannot get to the people, they cannot infect them! Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. compare and contrast b. description c. problem and solution d. sequence

Electricity can flow through some kinds of materials, but not through others. Materials that electricity can flow through are called conductors. Metal and water are both conductors. By contrast, materials that electricity cannot flow through are called insulators. Plastic, glass, fabric, and wood are all insulators. Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. compare and contrast b. description c. cause and effect d. sequence

To make a yummy smoothie, first put some milk into a blender. Then add a banana and some frozen berries such as strawberries and blueberries. You may also want to add some grapes. Next, turn your blender to its lowest setting and gradually increase the speed until everything is blended. Then pour it into a glass and enjoy! Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. compare and contrast b. description c. cause and effect d. sequence

Beagles are medium-sized members of the hound family. Beagles generally make good pets because they are intelligent, good-natured, and good with children. Beagles are also quite playful and need a great deal of exercise. Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. problem and solution b. description c. cause and effect d. sequence

Today more people are connected to the internet than ever before, not only at home, but also on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Many of these people now get their news from the internet rather than reading newspapers. As a consequence, many newspapers have gone out of business. Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. compare and contrast b. description c. cause and effect d. sequence

When a family of beavers wants to construct a dam across a river, they begin by using their teeth to cut down trees. Then they drag the trees to the river where they construct the dam from the bottom up. They continue to add more trees, branches, and mud until the top of the dam is above the water. Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. compare and contrast b. description c. cause and effect d. sequence

Do you ever forget to bring your completed homework to school? This can be so frustrating when you know you did your homework, but it won't count since you can't turn it in on time. One way to prevent this issue is to put your homework in your backpack as soon as you finish it. Another solution is to leave yourself a reminder note on the door. Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. compare and contrast b. description c. problem and solution d. sequence

President Barack Obama was born in Hawaii on August 4, He graduated from high school in After attending college at Harvard, he married Michelle Robinson in Obama became an Illinois senator in 1997 and on January 20, 2009, he became the 44th president of the United States of America. Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. compare and contrast b. description c. problem and solution d. sequence

Some trees are conifers while others are deciduous. Deciduous trees have broad leaves, which they lose each autumn. Maple, oak, and elm trees are deciduous. Conifers, on the other hand, usually have thin, narrow leaves called needles. Pine, fir, cedar, and other conifers do not lose their leaves in the fall. Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. compare and contrast b. description c. cause and effect d. sequence

At 4,160 miles (6,670 km), the Nile River in Africa is the longest river in the world. It begins in Lake Victoria in Central Africa and flows through five countries before emptying into the Mediterranean Sea. The Nile is an important source of water for the people who live near its banks. Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. compare and contrast b. description c. problem and solution d. sequence

In America, more people are eating fast food than ever before. Fast food, such as cheese burgers, chicken nuggets, tacos, and French fries are high in calories and fat. All of this fast food is one reason that over a third of Americans are overweight. Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. compare and contrast b. description c. cause and effect d. sequence

English peas and sugar peas are both a kind of vegetable. Both can be eaten raw or cooked. They are easy to tell apart because sugar pea pods are flat while English pods are plump. Another important difference is that with English peas, you only eat the peas, and not the pod, however, with sugar peas, you eat the pod too. Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. compare and contrast b. description c. cause and effect d. sequence

The capybara is the world's largest rodents. Capybaras can weigh up to 145 pounds (66 kg). They love the water and spend most of their time in swamps, ponds, and rivers. If you want to see a capybara in the wild, you will need to go to Central or South America. Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. compare and contrast b. description c. cause and effect d. sequence

It is fun to make leaf rubbings in autumn. First, collect some interesting leaves. Then choose one leaf and put it underneath a piece of white paper. Next, peel the paper away from a dark-colored crayon and use the side of the crayon to color the paper over the leaf. Soon, you will see the shape of your leaf on the paper. Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. compare and contrast b. sequence c. cause and effect d. description

An earthquake that occurs under the ocean may cause a tsunami. A tsunami is a series of giant waves that can cause a great deal of destruction, as well as many deaths when it hits the coast. So, if you are ever at the beach and hear a tsunami warning siren, you should run to higher ground as fast as you can. Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. compare and contrast b. description c. cause and effect d. sequence

The largest ball of twine ever created by one person is located in Darwin, Minnesota. It was made by Francis A. Johnson who began winding the twine in By 1979, he had created a twine ball that measured 40 feet (12.2 m) around and weighed 8.7 tons! Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. compare and contrast b. description c. problem and solution d. cause and effect

When I get to my classroom in the morning, the first thing I do is hang up my coat and my backpack. Then I turn in my homework and sharpen my pencil. After that, I am ready for work, so I sit down at my seat and start on the morning assignment on the board. Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. compare and contrast b. description c. cause and effect d. sequence

Most people know that Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, but did you know that Mercury also orbits the sun faster than any other planet? At a speed of 31 miles (50 km) per second, Mercury completes an orbit every 88 days. That means that a year on Mercury is less than three Earth months long! Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. problem and solution b. description c. cause and effect d. sequence

Next time you are thirsty, try drinking a glass of water instead of a soda. Although both will quench your thirst, soda is full of sugar and chemicals. Water, on the other hand, is a much healthier choice. Water helps your digestive system to function properly and keeps you immune system strong so you won't get sick. Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. compare and contrast b. description c. problem and solution d. sequence

When farmers use fertilizer to fertilize their crops, the left over fertilizer can run into nearby ponds, streams and rivers. The result is that the nutrient-rich fertilizer causes way too much algae to grow. All that algae is bad for the plants and animals that live there. Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. compare and contrast b. description c. problem and solution d. cause and effect

Some of the students in room 52 were upset because they never got to use the balls and jump ropes at recess. Another group of kids always got them first and they refused to share. When Mrs. Kelly found out what was going on, she developed a rotation system so that everyone would have a chance to use the equipment. Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. compare and contrast b. description c. problem and solution d. sequence

To make a snowman, start by rolling a big ball for the body. Then roll a smaller ball and put it on top of the big ball to use as the head. Next, find two sticks to use as arms. Then you can use objects such as coal, a carrot, and raisins to make the face. Add a hat and your snowman is complete! Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. compare and contrast b. description c. cause and effect d. sequence

Marsupials are a kind of mammal. Most female marsupials have a pouch to carry their babies. A newborn marsupial is very small and underdeveloped. It will spend the first part of its life in its mother's pouch. Kangaroos, wombats, and koalas are all marsupials. Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. compare and contrast b. description c. cause and effect d. sequence

Moths and butterflies often look similar. Both have large wings and long, thin bodies, and both start their lives as caterpillars. However, butterflies usually have brighter colors on their wings than moths. Also, butterflies are most active during the day, while moths are generally creatures of the night. Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. compare and contrast b. description c. cause and effect d. sequence

Mrs. Jonas was worried about Marco because he often fell asleep in class. She decided to call Marco's parents to discuss the problem. During the phone call, Mrs. Jonas suggested that an earlier bedtime might help Marco to get more sleep at night so that he would not need to sleep during class. Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. problem and solution b. description c. compare and contrast d. sequence

The beloved children's writer, Shel Silverstein is well known for his three books of children's poems. The first book, Where the Sidewalk Ends was first published in The second book, A Light in the Attic, came out seven years later in The final book, Falling Up, was published in 1996. Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. compare and contrast b. description c. cause and effect d. sequence

The Mona Lisa is a painting by Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci. It was painted between 1503 and Today, it is thought to be the most well known painting in the world. You can see the Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. About six million people view the famous painting each year. Informational Text Structures Which text structure is used in the paragraph? a. compare and contrast b. description c. cause and effect d. problem and solution

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Thank you for downloading this PowerPoint. Please note that the paragraphs on these slides were taken directly from my Informational Text Structures Task Cards. You may also find it helpful to download this free handout and poster set to use as a reference with your students. This resource was created by Rachel Lynette copyright It may be printed and photocopied by the original purchaser for single classroom and personal use only and may not be put on the internet, sold, or distributed in any form. If you would like to share them with your colleagues, please multiple licenses from the product page on Teachers Pay Teachers.

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