NONfiction Text Structures

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What is a chronological text structure?

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A chronological text structure organizes information in the order it occurs, often using time-related signal words like 'first', 'next', and 'later'.

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What signal words indicate a chronological text structure?

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Signal words for chronological text structure include: FIRST, AFTER, THE NEXT WEEK, LATER.

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What is a cause and effect text structure?

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A cause and effect text structure explains reasons why something happened and the results of that event, often using signal words like 'because', 'due to', and 'so'.

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What signal words indicate a cause and effect text structure?

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Signal words for cause and effect text structure include: BECAUSE, DUE TO, SINCE, SO, IF...THEN.

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What is a compare and contrast text structure?

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

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What signal words indicate a compare and contrast text structure?

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Signal words for compare and contrast text structure include: BOTH, UNLIKE, SIMILAR, DIFFERENT.

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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A problem and solution text structure presents an issue and discusses ways to resolve it.

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What signal words indicate a problem and solution text structure?

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Signal words for problem and solution text structure include: SOLUTION, PROBLEM, CHALLENGE, ANSWER.

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What is the main idea and details text structure?

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The main idea and details text structure presents a central idea followed by supporting details or examples.

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What signal words indicate a main idea and details text structure?

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Signal words for main idea and details text structure include: FOR EXAMPLE, INCLUDING, ANOTHER.