Non Fiction Text Structures

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What is the purpose of compare and contrast writing?

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To highlight similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What type of text structure uses descriptive language to create a vivid picture?

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Description.

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What is a key indicator of problem and solution writing?

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It presents a problem and suggests one or more solutions.

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What are common signal words for cause and effect writing?

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Because, as a result of, due to.

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What does order and sequence writing focus on?

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It organizes information in a specific order, often chronological.

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What is the main focus of descriptive writing?

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To provide detailed information about a person, place, thing, or event.

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How can you identify compare and contrast text structure in a passage?

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Look for words like 'similarly', 'on the other hand', and 'however'.

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What is the difference between cause and effect and problem and solution?

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Cause and effect explains why something happens, while problem and solution presents a challenge and ways to address it.

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What type of writing would you use to explain a process step-by-step?

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Order and sequence.

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What is an example of a compare and contrast text structure?

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Discussing the differences between two types of birds.