Nonfiction Text Structures

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What is a nonfiction text structure?

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A nonfiction text structure is the way an author organizes information in their writing to help readers understand the content.

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What text structure describes a topic by its features or characteristics?

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Description

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What text structure tells how things are alike and different?

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Compare and Contrast

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What is an example of a description text structure?

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A passage that describes a beach vacation with sensory details like sounds, smells, and sights.

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What does the compare and contrast text structure do?

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It highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the purpose of a cause and effect text structure?

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To show how one event leads to another event.

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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It presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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How can you identify a description text structure in a passage?

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Look for sensory details and specific characteristics of a topic.

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What are some common signal words for compare and contrast?

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Similar, different, alike, on the other hand.

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What are some common signal words for cause and effect?

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Because, therefore, as a result, leads to.