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 is the 'problem and solution' text structure?

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

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What are 'sequence words'?

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Sequence words are words that help show the order of events, such as first, second, next, later, after, and finally.

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What is the 'compare and contrast' text structure?

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The 'compare and contrast' text structure discusses the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the 'description' text structure?

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The 'description' text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea to help the reader visualize it.

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What are examples of 'comparison and contrast words'?

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Examples of comparison and contrast words include like, unlike, different, and same as.

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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 is an example of a 'problem and solution' text structure in an article?

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An article about how scientists are working to save endangered species by creating protected habitats.

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What is an example of a 'sequence' text structure in an article?

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An article that explains the steps to bake a cake, using words like first, next, and finally.

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How can 'description' text structure be used in an article about animals?

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An article that describes the habitat, appearance, and diet of a specific animal, like a lion.