Non Fiction Text Structures

What does chronological order mean?

• Arranging events in the order they occurred, from first to last.

• Arranging events in random order without any specific sequence.

• Arranging events based on their importance or significance.

• Arranging events in reverse order, from last to first.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a problem and solution text structure?

• A text structure that lists various problems without solutions.

• A text structure that presents an issue and discusses ways to resolve it.

• A text structure that only describes a problem without any resolution.

• A text structure that compares and contrasts different issues.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a cause and effect text structure?

• A text structure that describes a sequence of events in chronological order.

• A text structure that explains the reasons something happened (cause) and the results of that event (effect).

• A text structure that compares and contrasts two different subjects.

• A text structure that provides a solution to a problem.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How do you determine the main idea of a text?

• Look for the topic sentence and consider the supporting details that relate to it.

• Read the text quickly without focusing on details.

• Summarize the text in your own words without analyzing it.

• Identify the longest sentence in the text.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the significance of using compare and contrast in writing?

• It helps readers understand the relationships between different subjects and can clarify complex ideas.

• It makes writing more complex and difficult to understand.

• It is only useful for academic writing and not for creative writing.

• It allows writers to avoid making comparisons altogether.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is a descriptive text structure?

• A structure that provides a summary of events in chronological order.

• A structure that presents arguments and counterarguments.

• A descriptive text structure provides detailed information about a subject, using sensory details to create a vivid picture.

• A structure that lists items or steps in a process.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the role of revision in writing?

• A process of publishing a piece of writing

• A method to finalize a document without changes

• Revision involves reviewing and improving a piece of writing to enhance clarity, coherence, and overall quality.

• A technique to avoid any form of editing

Why is it important to use descriptive language in writing?

• It makes the text longer and more complex.

• Descriptive language engages the reader's senses and helps create a vivid image, making the text more interesting and relatable.

• It allows the writer to use more adjectives and adverbs.

• Descriptive language is only necessary in poetry.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How can you identify a problem and solution text?

• Look for phrases like 'a problem is', 'solve', or 'solution' that indicate the text is discussing an issue and its resolution.

• Identify the main character and their journey throughout the text.

• Focus on the emotional tone of the text to understand the problem.

• Analyze the text for any historical context or background information.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

• To provide a summary of the entire text.

• To state the main idea of a paragraph and help organize the content that follows.

• To introduce a new topic unrelated to the paragraph.

• To conclude the paragraph with a final thought.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2