Nonfiction Text Structures

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What is a Compare/Contrast text structure?

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A Compare/Contrast text structure shows how two or more things are alike and different.

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What is a Cause/Effect text structure?

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

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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 Problem/Solution text structure?

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A Problem/Solution text structure presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is a Sequence text structure?

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A Sequence text structure lists events or steps in the order they happen.

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What is the purpose of using text structures in nonfiction?

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Text structures help readers understand and organize information more effectively.

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Give an example of Compare/Contrast text structure.

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An example is comparing cats and dogs: Cats are independent, while dogs are loyal.

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Give an example of Cause/Effect text structure.

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An example is: It rained (cause), so the ground got wet (effect).

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Give an example of Description text structure.

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An example is: A sunflower is tall, has yellow petals, and follows the sun.

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Give an example of Problem/Solution text structure.

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An example is: The park is dirty (problem), so volunteers organized a cleanup (solution).