Nonfiction Text Structures

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What is a nonfiction text structure?

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A nonfiction text structure is the way information is organized in a nonfiction text to help readers understand the content.

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What are the common types of nonfiction text structures?

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Common types include Cause and Effect, Compare and Contrast, Description, Problem and Solution, and Chronological.

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What signal words indicate a Cause and Effect structure?

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Signal words include BECAUSE, DUE TO, SINCE, SO, IF...THEN.

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What is the purpose of a Compare and Contrast structure?

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To show how two or more things are alike and different.

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What type of text structure would you use to describe the features of an animal?

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Description.

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What does a Problem and Solution structure do?

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It presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions.

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What is the main idea in a Main Idea and Details structure?

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The main idea is the central point of the text, supported by specific details.

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What type of text structure uses a sequence of events?

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Chronological.

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How can you identify a Description structure in a text?

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Look for specific details about a subject, such as its characteristics or features.

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What is an example of a Cause and Effect relationship?

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A large factory causes pollution in the nearby river.