Non Fiction Text Structures

Front

This type of writing considers similarities and differences.

Back

compare & contrast

Front

In this type of writing, the reader will see words/phrases such as because, as a result of, and due to.

Back

cause & effect

Front

In this type of writing the reader will find words/phrases such as a problem is, solve, or solution.

Back

problem & solution

Front

This type of writing is usually in chronological order.

Options: cause & effect, problem & solution, order & sequence, compare & contrast

Back

order & sequence

Front

What is the relationship between frequent student absences and lower average grades? Options: problem & solution, order & sequence, compare & contrast, cause & effect.

Back

cause & effect

Front

What type of text structure is used in the following passage?

Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.

Options:

description

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compare & contrast

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order & sequence

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problem & solution

Back

order & sequence

Front

What is the relationship between oranges and lemons based on their description? Options: description, compare & contrast, order & sequence, problem & solution.

Back

compare & contrast

Front

What type of writing is used in the passage: "The school hallway carried the smell of wax, varnish, and cleaning supplies. Bright, yellow light glared into the hall through the freshly cleaned windows. This highlighted the deep scrapes in the lockers, the chips in the wall tiles, and the spider webs hanging in the corner."? Options: description, compare & contrast, order & sequence, problem & solution.

Back

description

Front

The sun shone bright yellow in a cloudless blue sky. A faint haze rose from the glistening pavement, suggesting steam rising off a hot surface.

Back

description

Front

What is the relationship between acorn production and Lyme Disease cases in northeastern forests?

Back

cause & effect