text structure 3rd

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Making a sock monkey involves using two clean socks, cutting them into pieces for arms, legs, body, and head, sewing on eyes, nose, and mouth, and giving it to a child.

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sequence

Front

Monkeys and gorillas are both mammals found in Africa. Monkeys are tree-dwellers and smaller, while gorillas are ground-dwellers and larger.

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compare and contrast

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Destruction of monkey habitats leads to their decline.

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Cause and effect

Front

Non-fiction writing that shows similarities and differences.

Back

compare & contrast

Front

Type of writing that presents info step-by-step.

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sequence

Front

Non-fiction writing that explains what happened and why (e.g., I fell because the floor was wet).

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cause & effect

Front

Non-fiction writing that presents a problem and its solution.

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Problem and Solution

Front

Mrs. Jones was concerned about Marco falling asleep in class. She advised his parents to have him sleep earlier.

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problem and solution

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Non-fiction text

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True information about a person or thing (facts)

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Students with frequent absences tend to have lower grades due to missing lessons, tests, and assignments. This illustrates a relationship between attendance and academic performance.

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cause & effect