Nonfiction Text Structures

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What is a Compare and Contrast text structure?

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A text structure that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What signal words indicate a Compare and Contrast structure?

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BOTH, UNLIKE, SIMILAR, DIFFERENT.

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What is a Chronological text structure?

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A text structure that presents events in the order they occur.

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What signal words indicate a Chronological structure?

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FIRST, AFTER, THE NEXT WEEK, LATER.

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What is a Sequence text structure?

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A text structure that outlines steps or stages in a process.

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What is an example of a Sequence text structure?

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Harvesting rice happens in three steps: threshing, drying, and milling.

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What is a Problem and Solution text structure?

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A text structure that identifies a problem and proposes one or more solutions.

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

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Writing about how businesses can help children without internet access.

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What is a Main Idea and Details text structure?

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A text structure that presents a main idea followed by supporting details or examples.

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What is an example of a Main Idea and Details text structure?

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A paragraph that explains a topic and provides specific examples.