Nonfiction Text Structures

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What is a Cause/Effect text structure?

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A text structure that shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect). For example, 'It rained (cause), so the ground got wet (effect).'

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What is a Problem/Solution text structure?

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A text structure that presents a problem and then offers one or more solutions. For example, 'The park was dirty (problem), so volunteers cleaned it up (solution).'

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What is a Sequence text structure?

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A text structure that lists events in the order they happen. For example, 'First, I woke up. Next, I had breakfast. Finally, I went to school.'

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What is a Description text structure?

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A text structure that provides details about a person, place, or thing. For example, 'The elephant is large, gray, and has big ears.'

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What is a Compare/Contrast text structure?

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A text structure that shows how two or more things are alike (compare) and different (contrast). For example, 'Cats are small and furry, while dogs are larger and can be fluffy or short-haired.'

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What is the purpose of using text structures?

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Text structures help readers understand and organize information in a text.

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Give an example of Cause/Effect in a sentence.

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'The sun was shining (cause), so we went to the beach (effect).'

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Give an example of Problem/Solution in a sentence.

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'The school needed more books (problem), so they held a book drive (solution).'

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Give an example of Sequence in a sentence.

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'First, I brushed my teeth. Then, I put on my shoes. Finally, I left for school.'

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Give an example of Description in a sentence.

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'The butterfly has colorful wings and flies gracefully in the garden.'