NONfiction Text Structures

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What is Chronological Order?

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A text structure that tells about events in the order they occurred in time.

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What is Cause and Effect?

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A text structure that explains what happened and why it happened.

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What is Problem and Solution?

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A text structure that explains an issue and provides ways to fix it.

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What is Compare and Contrast?

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A text structure that tells how things are alike and different.

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What are signal words for Main Idea and Details?

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Signal words like 'FOR EXAMPLE', 'INCLUDING', and 'ANOTHER' are used.

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What is the purpose of Main Idea and Details structure?

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To present the main idea of a text and provide supporting details.

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What is an example of Chronological Order?

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A timeline of events in a historical narrative.

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How does Cause and Effect help in understanding a text?

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It helps readers understand the relationship between events and their outcomes.

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What is an example of Problem and Solution structure?

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An article discussing climate change and suggesting renewable energy as a solution.

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What are some signal words for Cause and Effect?

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Signal words like 'because', 'therefore', and 'as a result' indicate cause and effect.