Non-Fiction Text Structure

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What is a non-fiction text structure?

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A way to organize information in a non-fiction text to help readers understand the content.

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What is 'Chronology' in text structure?

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A text structure that presents events in the order they happen.

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What does 'Cause and Effect' mean in text structure?

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A structure that shows how one event leads to another.

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What is 'Comparison' in text structure?

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A structure that shows how two or more things are alike or different.

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What is 'Problem and Solution' in text structure?

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A structure that presents a problem and then offers one or more solutions.

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What is 'Description' in text structure?

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A structure that provides details about a topic to help the reader visualize it.

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What words might indicate a 'Cause and Effect' structure?

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Words like 'because', 'therefore', and 'as a result'.

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What words might indicate a 'Comparison' structure?

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Words like 'both', 'similar', 'however', and 'on the other hand'.

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How can you identify a 'Chronology' structure?

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Look for dates, times, or sequence words like 'first', 'next', and 'finally'.

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What is the purpose of using text structures in non-fiction?

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To help readers understand and organize information more effectively.