Understanding Non-Fiction Text Structures

Read the following passage about the water cycle. Describe the overall structure of the passage. "The water cycle is a continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back. It involves processes such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation."

• Chronology

• Comparison

• Cause/Effect

• Problem/Solution

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CCSS.RI.4.5

Read the following passage and determine the main idea. "Bees are essential for pollination, which helps plants reproduce. Without bees, many plants would not be able to produce fruits and seeds."

• Bees are insects.

• Bees are essential for pollination.

• Bees produce honey.

• Bees live in hives.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

Look at the chart below showing the average rainfall in different months. Explain how this information contributes to understanding the text about seasonal weather patterns.

• It shows the temperature changes.

• It indicates the months with the most rainfall.

• It lists the types of weather.

• It describes the wind patterns.

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CCSS.RI.4.7

Read the following passage and describe its structure. "The invention of the telephone changed communication. Before the telephone, people relied on letters and telegraphs. The telephone allowed instant voice communication over long distances."

• Chronology

• Comparison

• Cause/Effect

• Problem/Solution

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CCSS.RI.4.5

Read the passage and determine the main idea. "Recycling helps reduce waste in landfills. By recycling materials like paper, plastic, and glass, we can conserve natural resources and reduce pollution."

• Recycling is a fun activity.

• Recycling helps reduce waste and conserve resources.

• Recycling is expensive.

• Recycling is only for paper products.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

Examine the diagram of the food chain and explain how it contributes to understanding the text about ecosystems.

• It shows the types of plants in an ecosystem.

• It illustrates the flow of energy between organisms.

• It lists the animals in a forest.

• It describes the weather in an ecosystem.

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CCSS.RI.4.7

Read the passage and describe its structure. "The problem of plastic pollution is growing. Solutions include reducing plastic use, recycling, and using biodegradable materials."

• Chronology

• Comparison

• Cause/Effect

• Problem/Solution

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CCSS.RI.4.5

Read the passage and determine the main idea. "Electric cars are becoming more popular because they are environmentally friendly. They produce fewer emissions compared to gasoline cars."

• Electric cars are expensive.

• Electric cars are environmentally friendly.

• Electric cars are faster than gasoline cars.

• Electric cars are difficult to maintain.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

Analyze the graph showing the population growth over the years and explain how it contributes to understanding the text about urban development.

• It shows the types of buildings in a city.

• It indicates the increase in population over time.

• It lists the cities with the most people.

• It describes the transportation systems.

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CCSS.RI.4.7

Read the passage and describe its structure. "The Great Wall of China was built to protect against invasions. It stretches over 13,000 miles and took centuries to complete."

• Chronology

• Comparison

• Cause/Effect

• Problem/Solution

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CCSS.RI.4.5