Nonfiction Text Structure

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What is Nonfiction Text Structure?

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Nonfiction text structure refers to the way information is organized in a nonfiction text. It helps readers understand the content and the relationships between ideas.

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What are the main types of nonfiction text structures?

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The main types include: 1. Sequence of Events/Chronological Order 2. Cause and Effect 3. Compare and Contrast 4. Problem and Solution 5. Description.

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What is Sequence of Events/Chronological Order?

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This structure presents information in the order it happens, often using time-related words like 'first', 'next', and 'finally'.

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What are key words for Sequence of Events?

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Key words include: first, next, then, after that, finally.

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What is Cause and Effect?

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This structure explains why something happened (the cause) and what happened as a result (the effect).

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What are key words for Cause and Effect?

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Key words include: since, because, as a result of, therefore.

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What is Compare and Contrast?

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This structure highlights similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What are key words for Compare and Contrast?

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Key words include: similar, alike, different, on the other hand.

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What is Problem and Solution?

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

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What are key words for Problem and Solution?

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Key words include: problem, solution, issue, resolve.