Nonfiction Text Structure

This type of structure shows how two or more things are alike and different. You may see words such as like, unlike, or different.

• cause and effect

• compare and contrast

• order & sequence

• problem & solution

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

This structure shows events in time order. You may see words such as: first, next, then, or last.

• cause & effect

• order & sequence

• problem & solution

• compare & contrast

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

This type of structure tells about a problem and shows a solution. The reader will find words/phrases such as a problem is, solve, or solution.

• cause & effect

• order & sequence

• problem & solution

• compare & contrast

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

This structure shows why something happened and what happened. The reader will see words/phrases such as because, as a result of, and due to.

• cause & effect

• order & sequence

• problem & solution

• compare & contrast

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes.

What type of text structure is this?

• cause & effect

• order & sequence

• compare & contrast

• problem & solution

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00 AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I’m going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.

What type of text structure is this?

• description

• order & sequence

• compare & contrast

• problem & solution

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Every year, thousands of car accidents occur because of drivers distracted by their phones. Safe Drive Corporation (SDC) developed a product that will disable cell phones inside a car, and many people feel this solution will help save lives.

What type of text structure is this?

• description

• order & sequence

• compare & contrast

• problem & solution

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5