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Information and Inquiry · Term 3

Understanding Text Structures in Non-Fiction

Identifying common organizational patterns in informational texts (e.g., cause/effect, compare/contrast, problem/solution).

Key Questions

  1. How does recognizing a text's structure help predict its content?
  2. Compare and contrast the effectiveness of cause/effect versus problem/solution structures for explaining complex issues.
  3. Analyze how an author's choice of text structure supports their main purpose.

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9E5LY03AC9E5LY04
Year: Year 5
Subject: English
Unit: Information and Inquiry
Period: Term 3

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