Nonfiction Text Structures

Front

Text provides details or characteristics of a topic

Back

Description

Front

text gives information about a problem and explains one or more ways to solve it

Back

Problem and Solution

Front

What is a text that states a point of view about a topic or issue and supports it with details or evidence?

Back

Argument

Front

What does the text talk about when it mentions similarities and differences between people, places, and things?

Back

compare and contrast

Front

What does a text that outlines chronological events or a list of steps in a procedure represent?

Back

order and sequence

Front

What does a text that describes an event and the results that follow represent?

Back

cause and effect

Front

What is the relationship in the sentence: "Yesterday the class was very loud. Because of that, they had to stay in for recess."? Options: cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, description

Back

cause and effect

Front

What is the relationship between cats and dogs in the given passage? Options: problem and solution, description, compare and contrast, argument

Back

compare and contrast

Front

What type of writing is this: "I think cats are the best animal, and I will explain why. One reason is that they are fluffy and soft. Another reason is that they are low maintenance. You can leave them alone for a day or two with plenty of food and water."? Options: description, cause and effect, problem and solution, argument.

Back

argument

Front

I forgot to bring my homework to school. To solve this, I will call my mom and ask if she can drop it off. Options: problem and solution, cause and effect, argument, compare and contrast.

Back

problem and solution