To help students learn the appropriate text structures, text features, and language of informative/explanatory writing, teachers might begin with Talk-alouds. Below you will see two 2nd grade examples that focuses on the use of diagrams. These are a paired set of a Reading Talk-aloud and a Writing Talk-aloud.
functional group. n. An atom or group of atoms, such as a carboxyl group, in an organic compound that defines the structure of a family of compounds and determines the properties of the family. functional group. n.
Global Functional Groups. 1  Ford Motor Companyâs organizational structure also has functional groups, each of which represents a specific business function. A Vice President heads each of these groups. The main functional groups in Fordâs organizational structure are as follows: 2  Global Manufacturing and Labor Affairs.