Non Fiction Text Structures

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What are the main types of non-fiction text structures?

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The main types of non-fiction text structures include description, cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, and chronological order.

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Define 'description' in non-fiction text structures.

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Description is a text structure that provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, often using sensory language to create a vivid picture.

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What is 'cause and effect' in non-fiction text structures?

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Cause and effect is a text structure that explains why something happens (the cause) and the result of that event (the effect).

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Explain 'compare and contrast' as a text structure.

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Compare and contrast is a text structure that highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What does 'problem and solution' mean in non-fiction texts?

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Problem and solution is a text structure that presents an issue and discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is 'chronological order' in non-fiction text structures?

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Chronological order is a text structure that presents events in the order they occurred, from first to last.

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Give an example of a text that uses description as its structure.

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An example of a text using description is a passage that vividly describes a sunset, detailing the colors and feelings it evokes.

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How can you identify a cause and effect text structure?

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You can identify a cause and effect text structure by looking for signal words like 'because,' 'therefore,' 'as a result,' and 'due to'.

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What signal words indicate a compare and contrast structure?

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Signal words for compare and contrast include 'similarly,' 'on the other hand,' 'however,' and 'both'.

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What are some common signal words for problem and solution structures?

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Common signal words for problem and solution include 'problem,' 'solution,' 'to solve,' and 'one way to fix'.