Non-Fiction Text Structure Overview

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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CCSS.RI.3.5

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

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CCSS.RI.3.5

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

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CCSS.RI.3.5

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

This type of writing gives information step-by-step.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

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This type of writing is usually in chronological order.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

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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.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

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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.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

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CCSS.RI.7.5

The sun shone bright yellow in a cloudless blue sky. A faint haze rose from the

glistening pavement, suggesting steam rising off a hot surface.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5