5 Non-fiction Text Structures

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What are the 5 non-fiction text structures?

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1. Description 2. Sequence & Order 3. Compare & Contrast 4. Cause & Effect 5. Problem & Solution

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What is a description text structure?

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A description text structure provides details about a topic, including characteristics, features, and examples.

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What is a sequence & order text structure?

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A sequence & order text structure presents information in a specific order, often used for instructions or steps.

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What is a compare & contrast text structure?

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A compare & contrast text structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is a cause & effect text structure?

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A cause & effect text structure explains why something happens (cause) and what happens as a result (effect).

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What is a problem & solution text structure?

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A problem & solution text structure identifies a problem and proposes one or more solutions.

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Give an example of a description text structure.

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Example: 'Polar bears are large, white bears that live in the Arctic. They have thick fur and a layer of fat to keep warm.'

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Give an example of a sequence & order text structure.

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Example: 'First, gather your ingredients. Next, mix them together. Finally, bake in the oven.'

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Give an example of a compare & contrast text structure.

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Example: 'Apples are sweet and crunchy, while oranges are juicy and tangy.'

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Give an example of a cause & effect text structure.

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Example: 'When it rains, the ground gets wet. As a result, plants grow.'