Nonfiction Text Structure Practice

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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 five main types of nonfiction text structures?

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1. Description 2. Cause and Effect 3. Compare and Contrast 4. Problem and Solution 5. Chronological Order/Sequence

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What does 'Cause and Effect' mean in nonfiction texts?

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'Cause and Effect' explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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What are clue words for 'Cause and Effect'?

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Clue words include: consequently, as a result of, so, therefore.

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What does 'Problem and Solution' mean in nonfiction texts?

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'Problem and Solution' presents an issue and discusses ways to resolve it.

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What are clue words for 'Problem and Solution'?

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Clue words include: issue, difficulty, resolve, hope.

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What does 'Chronological Order/Sequence' mean in nonfiction texts?

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'Chronological Order/Sequence' organizes events in the order they happen in time.

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What are clue words for 'Chronological Order/Sequence'?

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Clue words include: first, next, then, last, after.

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What does 'Compare and Contrast' mean in nonfiction texts?

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'Compare and Contrast' highlights similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What are clue words for 'Compare and Contrast'?

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Clue words include: similar, alike, both, on the other hand.