Nonfiction Text Structures

Which text structure describes something in time order?

• Sequence

• Cause and Effect

• Description

• Compare and Contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

Which text structure might use words like SIMILAR, DIFFERENT, BOTH, COMMON, SHARE, UNLIKE

• Sequence

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RL.3.9

When the author explains why something happens or explains the effects of something, what text structure are they using?

• Problem and Solution

• Description

• Cause and Effect

• Sequence

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

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The issue is that your sibling is bugging you. One way to solve it is by saying "Please stop" in a polite voice. And if they don't listen, you could tell a parent.

What text structure is this an example of?

• Sequence

• Description

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

Which key words might be found in a text written in sequence?

• First

• Next

• Finally

• The issue is

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

Which text structure does this graphic organizer help with?

• Cause and Effect

• Description

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.9

What text structure might these books be written in?

• Sequence

• Compare and Contrast

• Description

• Problem and Solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.8

CCSS.RI.3.9

Which are key words for Cause and Effect?

• For example, in addition, for instance

• Since, because, as a result of

• First, second, third, after that, finally

• Similar, alike, different

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.8

There are two popular sports played, basketball and volleyball. Both take place inside of the gym. Also, each sport has two teams of people. In basketball, however, the ball can be played off of the floor, and in volleyball, the ball cannot touch the floor or it is out of play. Basketball and volleyball are popular sports.

What text structure is this?

• Description

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

In order to make a good pizza, you have to follow directions. First, you make the dough and roll it out, followed by forming it into a circle. Next add your favorite pizza sauce. The third step is to add lots of gooey cheese followed by your favorite topping. Afterwards, bake it till the bottom is crispy. Finally, dig in and enjoy!

What text structure is this?

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Description

• Sequence

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3