Non-Fiction Text Structures

Non-Fiction Text Structures

Mrs. Schwarz and Ms. Douglas

Today's Objectives

• Define the five types of non-fiction text structures

• Identify words/phrases/organizational strategies that each rely on.

• Examine a topic idea from all five angles.

Open Ended

If the general TOPIC was SOCIAL MEDIA and your job was to write an article about that, what are some angles you could approach this TOPIC from? In other words - WHAT ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA?

Text Structure

Jot down some notes please.

DESCRIPTIVE

A text that describes the traits and characteristics of something.

Open Ended

First, we'll practice together - but just curious - What is your favorite show to stream/watch right now?

NETFLIX

Directions - the next slides will discuss the TOPIC of Netflix from FIVE different angles. Decide what text structure the author would probably use.

Multiple Choice

An explanation of Netflix as one of the first streaming platforms, what it was, what it is, how it works, cost, etc

• Compare and contrast

• Problem/ Solution

• Cause and Effect

• Sequence

• Description

Multiple Choice

an article pitting Netflix against Hulu, the pros, cons, offerings and limitations of each.

• cause and effect

• problem/solution

• sequence

• compare and contrast

• description

Multiple Choice

The evolution of Netflix from dvd mailer to streaming service to major movie house producer

• cause and effect

• problem/solution

• compare and contrast

• sequence

• description

Multiple Choice

The impact of Netflix on traditional cable television service providers and the tv/movie industry in general.

• sequence

• description

• cause and effect

• problem solution

• compare and contrast

Multiple Choice

An article about how Netflix has been on the forefront of predicting various media consumption limitations from a solutions oriented perspective.

• cause and effect

• problem/solution

• description

• sequence

• compare and contrast

Your turn

Work with your group to explore a topic from all five angles.

Post your ideas to Jamboard and we'll take a look