Non Fiction Text Structure

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What is sequencing in a text?

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Sequencing helps the reader understand the order of events in a story.

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What are some clue words that indicate sequencing?

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first, next, then, finally

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What is a Venn Diagram?

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A type of chart that uses overlapping circles to show shared and distinct characteristics among and between things.

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What can be inferred as the cause in the statement: 'All of the cows ran out of the pen!'?

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The gate was open.

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What does it mean to compare?

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To explain how something is similar to something else.

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What is the purpose of using text structures in non-fiction?

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To organize information in a way that makes it easier for readers to understand.

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What is a cause-and-effect relationship?

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A relationship where one event (the cause) leads to the occurrence of another event (the effect).

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What are some common text structures used in non-fiction?

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Chronological, cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, and descriptive.

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How does a problem and solution text structure work?

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It presents a problem and then discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is the significance of using descriptive text structure?

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It provides detailed information about a topic, helping readers visualize and understand it better.