Text Structures in Nonfiction

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What is the text structure that presents a problem and offers a solution?

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Problem and Solution

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What are some clue words that indicate a sequencing text structure?

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Numbered steps

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What text structure is used to describe events in the order they occur?

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Chronological

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What text structure compares two or more items, highlighting their similarities and differences?

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Compare & Contrast

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What is the text structure that outlines steps in a process?

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Sequence

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What text structure is often used in nonfiction to explain the cause of an event and its effects?

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Cause and Effect

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What are some common clue words for a cause and effect text structure?

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Because, therefore, as a result

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What text structure is used to organize information by categories or topics?

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Classification

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What is the purpose of using a chronological text structure in nonfiction writing?

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To present information in the order it happened, making it easier to follow the timeline.

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What text structure is often used in scientific writing to explain a hypothesis and the results of an experiment?

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Problem and Solution