Nonfiction text structures

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What text structure tells what happened and explains why it happened?

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Cause and Effect

Front

Which text structure discusses events in chronological order?

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Chronological order

Front

What text structure explains a problem and gives us ways to solve it?

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Problem and Solution

Front

What text structure indicates how things are similar and different?

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Compare and Contrast

Front

Which text structure would a Venn diagram go with?

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Compare and Contrast

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Students who are frequently absent often have lower average grades than those who have good attendance. When they are out of the classroom, students cannot see a teacher's lessons. Even if they attend extra help, it is usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. Additionally, students who are frequently absent often miss tests or other assignments and do not always make up the work.

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cause and effect

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

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sequence or chronological order

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Although oranges and lemons are citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different flavors.

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compare and contrast

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What type of writing is used in the passage: "The school hallway carried the smell of wax, varnish, and cleaning products. The bright yellow light entered the hallway through the freshly cleaned windows. This highlighted the deep scratches on the lockers, the chips in the wall tiles, and the cobwebs hanging in the corner."? Options: description, compare and contrast, order and sequence, problem and solution.

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description

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Before editing your writing, the first step should be to review. Start by reading each paragraph separately and then find the topic sentence of each one. Next, make sure all the sentences relate to that topic sentence. Finally, observe how the paragraphs work together. Ensure there are transition words between each paragraph so that your writing flows smoothly.

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sequence or chronological order