Nonfiction Text Structures

Text provides details or characteristics of a topic

• Problem and Solution

• Order and Sequence

• Description

• Compare and Contrast

text gives information about a problem and explains one or more ways to solve it

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

• Argument

text states a point of view about a topic or issue and supports it with details or evidence

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

• Description

• Argument

text talks about similarities and differences between people, places, and things

• description

• problem and solution

• compare and contrast

• argument

text outlines chronological events or a list of steps in a procedure

• description

• cause and effect

• order and sequence

• argument

text describes an event and the results that follow

• argument

• cause and effect

• problem and solution

• compare and contrast

Yesterday the class was very loud. Because of that, they had to stay in for recess.

• cause and effect

• compare and contrast

• problem and solution

• description

Although cats and dogs are both pets, cats are less needy and easier to take care of. Dogs, however, need more attention, and you can't leave them alone for long periods of time.

• problem and solution

• description

• compare and contrast

• argument

I think cats are the best animal, and I will explain why. One reason is that they are fluffy and soft. Another reason is that they are low maintenance. You can leave them alone for a day or two with plenty of food and water.

• description

• cause and effect

• problem and solution

• argument

I forgot to bring my homework to school. To solve this, I will call my mom and ask if she can drop it off.

• problem and solution

• cause and effect

• argument

• compare and contrast