Non-Fiction Vocabulary

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Text Structure: Description

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Uses words like for example, specifically, for instance.

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What do context clues help you figure out?

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The meaning of unknown words.

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What text structure uses these words: problem, issue, cause, since, consequently, therefore, as a result, because of, leads to, due to, solve, so, then?

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Problem and Solution.

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What is the main idea?

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What the whole article is about (a sentence).

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Do text structures help the reader understand the author's view?

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True.

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What is a non-fiction text?

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A text that provides factual information about real events, people, or concepts.

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What is the purpose of a heading in a non-fiction text?

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To indicate the main topic or section of the text.

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What are context clues?

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Hints or suggestions in the text that help readers understand the meaning of unknown words.

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What is a summary?

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A brief statement that presents the main points of a text.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.