Non-Fiction Text Structures

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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 are the main types of Non-Fiction Text Structures?

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Description, Cause and Effect, Problem-Solution, Compare and Contrast, Sequence.

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What does the Description text structure do?

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It provides details about a topic, including characteristics and examples.

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What are clue words for Cause and Effect text structure?

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Because, due to, as a result.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The most important point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What does the Problem-Solution text structure present?

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It describes a problem and offers one or more solutions.

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What are clue words for Compare and Contrast text structure?

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Similar, different, alike, on the other hand.

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What does the Sequence text structure show?

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It presents information in a specific order or steps.

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How can you identify the main idea in a passage?

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Look for the sentence that summarizes the overall message or topic.

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What is an example of a Cause and Effect relationship?

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If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).