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 to help readers understand the content.

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What are signal words?

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Signal words are words or phrases that indicate the type of relationship between ideas in a text, helping readers understand the structure.

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What is the Cause and Effect text structure?

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

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What are some signal words for Cause and Effect?

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Signal words for Cause and Effect include 'because', 'as a result of', and 'due to'.

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What is the Compare and Contrast text structure?

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The Compare and Contrast text structure shows how two or more things are alike (compare) and different (contrast).

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What are some signal words for Compare and Contrast?

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Signal words for Compare and Contrast include 'similarly', 'however', 'on the other hand', and 'but'.

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What is the Description text structure?

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The Description text structure provides details about a topic, often using adjectives and sensory details.

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What are some signal words for Description?

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Signal words for Description include 'for example', 'such as', and 'to illustrate'.

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What is the Chronological Order/Sequence text structure?

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The Chronological Order/Sequence text structure organizes information in the order it happens, often using time-related words.

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What are some signal words for Chronological Order/Sequence?

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Signal words for Chronological Order/Sequence include 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'finally'.