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 text to help readers understand the content better.

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What are the main types of nonfiction text structures?

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The main types include Description, Compare and Contrast, Cause and Effect, Problem and Solution, and Sequence.

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What does the Description text structure do?

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It provides details about a topic, giving readers a clear picture of what is being discussed.

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What key words might you find in a Description text?

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Key words include: for example, such as, and to illustrate.

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What does the Compare and Contrast text structure do?

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It shows how two or more things are similar and different.

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What key words might you find in a Compare and Contrast text?

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Key words include: similar to, different from, however, and on the other hand.

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What does the Cause and Effect text structure do?

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It explains why something happened (the cause) and what happened as a result (the effect).

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What key words might you find in a Cause and Effect text?

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Key words include: because, therefore, as a result, and consequently.

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What does the Problem and Solution text structure do?

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It presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What key words might you find in a Problem and Solution text?

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Key words include: problem, solution, answer, and resolve.