Nonfiction text structures

This type of writing includes many adjectives, examples, or characteristics.

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This type of writing considers similarities and differences.

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In this type of writing, the reader will see words and phrases such as "because," "as a result of," and "due to."

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In this type of writing, the reader will find words and phrases such as "a problem is," "solve," and "solution."

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CCSS.RI.1.5

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This type of writing is usually in chronological order.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

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

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CCSS.RI.1.5

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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.

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• cause and effect

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CCSS.RI.1.5

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CCSS.RI.5.5

The school hallway carried the smell of wax, varnish, and cleaning supplies. Bright, yellow light glared into the hall through the freshly cleaned windows. This highlighted the deep scrapes in the lockers, the chips in the wall tiles, and the spider webs hanging in the corner.

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• cause and effect

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CCSS.RI.1.5

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

It has been the worst summer in years for acorn production in northeastern forests. While some may think this is not a big deal, in fact it is. If there are fewer acorns, it may result in a decrease in population of squirrels and field mice. Since these animals are often hosts to insects, including ticks, the ticks will be on the move and more likely to bite humans. As a result, scientists expect to see an increase in the number of cases of Lyme disease, an infection carried by ticks.

What is the text structure?

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• problem and solution

• cause and effect

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CCSS.RI.1.5

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CCSS.RI.3.5

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CCSS.RI.5.5

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

What is the text structure?

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• sequence

• problem and solution

• cause and effect

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5