Nonfiction Text Structures Practice 1

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What is a nonfiction text structure?

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How the author organizes the information in their writing. Also called organizational pattern.

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What type of nonfiction text structure is used when discussing a problem and its solution?

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Problem and Solution.

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What are some signal words for Cause and Effect?

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BECAUSE, DUE TO, SINCE, SO, IF...THEN.

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What happens first: cause or effect?

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Cause.

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What is the purpose of using a descriptive text structure?

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To provide details and descriptions about a topic.

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What type of text structure compares two or more items?

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Compare and Contrast.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is a sequential (or chronological) text structure?

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A way of organizing information in the order it happens.

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What type of text structure would you use to explain the steps in a process?

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Sequential (or Chronological).

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What is an example of a Cause and Effect relationship?

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Someone telling a joke (cause) leads to someone laughing (effect).