Text Structure - Flash Cards

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To make a sock monkey, first, you will need two clean socks. Next, you will cut them into pieces to make arms, legs, body, and the head. Then, you will sew on eyes, a nose, and a mouth. Finally, you can give the sock monkey to a child who may enjoy playing with it. What's the text structure? Options: cause and effect, compare and contrast, description, sequence

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sequence

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Both monkeys and gorillas are mammals. Both can be found in Africa. Most monkeys live in trees, but gorillas spend most of their time on the ground. Monkeys are small, but gorillas are much larger. What's the text structure?

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compare and contrast

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People have been destroying monkeys' habitats (where monkeys live) for many years. Because people are destroying their habitats, many monkeys are now dying. What's the text structure? Options: cause and effect, compare and contrast, description, sequence and order

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cause and effect

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This kind of non-fiction writing includes how things are the same and how they are different.

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compare & contrast

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This type of writing gives information step-by-step.

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Sequence

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This kind of non-fiction writing includes what happened and why it happened (I fell because the floor was wet).

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cause & effect

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This kind of non-fiction writing includes a problem and a solution (how the problem was fixed).

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problem and solution

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Mrs. Jones was worried about Marco. He kept falling asleep in class. She called Marco's parents to discuss the problem. Mrs. Jones suggested he go to sleep earlier so he would not need to sleep in class. His parents agreed this was a good idea. Options: description, compare and contrast, sequence, problem and solution

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problem and solution

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What is non-fiction text?

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True information about a person or thing (includes facts).

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Students who are frequently absent often have lower grades than those who have good attendance. When they are out of the classroom, students do not get to see a teacher’s lessons. Even if they get extra help, it’s usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. In addition, frequently absent students often miss tests or other assignments and don’t always make up the work. What type of text structure is this? Options: problem & solution, cause & effect, order & sequence, compare & contrast

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cause & effect