Nonfiction Text Structures

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What is a nonfiction text structure?

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A nonfiction text structure is the way information is organized in a nonfiction text. It helps readers understand the content better.

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What is the description text structure?

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The description text structure provides details about a topic, including characteristics, features, and examples.

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What is the problem/solution text structure?

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The problem/solution text structure presents a problem and then offers one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is the cause/effect text structure?

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The cause/effect text structure explains why something happened (the cause) and what happened as a result (the effect).

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What is the sequence text structure?

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The sequence text structure organizes information in a specific order, often showing steps or events in chronological order.

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What is the compare/contrast text structure?

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The compare/contrast text structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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Give an example of a description text structure.

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An example of a description text structure is a paragraph describing a rainforest, detailing its plants, animals, and climate.

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Give an example of a problem/solution text structure.

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An example of a problem/solution text structure is a text discussing pollution (problem) and suggesting recycling (solution).

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Give an example of a cause/effect text structure.

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An example of a cause/effect text structure is a text explaining how deforestation (cause) leads to loss of habitat (effect).

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Give an example of a sequence text structure.

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An example of a sequence text structure is a recipe that lists the steps to bake a cake in order.