Nonfiction Text Structure

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What is the Cause/Effect text structure?

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The Cause/Effect text structure shows the relationship between events, explaining what happened (the cause) and why it happened (the effect).

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What does the Descriptive text structure do?

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The Descriptive text structure describes a topic, idea, person, or thing by providing specific information and details about it.

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What is the Sequential text structure?

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The Sequential text structure presents a sequence of events or a list of steps in a procedure, often in chronological order.

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What is the purpose of the Compare/Contrast text structure?

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The Compare/Contrast text structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What does the Problem/Solution text structure outline?

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The Problem/Solution text structure identifies a problem and discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What type of information does the Descriptive text structure provide?

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The Descriptive text structure provides detailed information about a specific topic, including characteristics, examples, and descriptions.

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How can you identify a Cause/Effect text structure in a text?

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You can identify a Cause/Effect text structure by looking for signal words like 'because,' 'therefore,' 'as a result,' and phrases that explain reasons or outcomes.

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What are some signal words for Sequential text structure?

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Signal words for Sequential text structure include 'first,' 'next,' 'then,' 'after,' and 'finally.'

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In what situations would you use Compare/Contrast text structure?

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You would use Compare/Contrast text structure when discussing two or more items to show how they are alike and different.

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What is an example of a Problem/Solution text structure?

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An example of a Problem/Solution text structure is a text that describes pollution as a problem and suggests recycling as a solution.