Exploring Non-Fiction Text Structures

This video tutorial covers the concept of text structure in non-fiction writing, explaining how texts are organized using different patterns. It introduces five main types of text structures: chronological, sequence, cause and effect, problem and solution, and compare and contrast. Each type is explained with examples to illustrate how they function in organizing information. The video also provides practical examples to help identify these structures in various texts.

What is the primary focus of text structure in non-fiction writing?

• Setting the scene

• Organizing information

• Character development

• Creating suspense

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Which text structure is used to describe events in the order they occurred?

• Compare and contrast

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

• Chronological

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What does 'Chrono' mean in the context of chronological text structure?

• Order

• Space

• Time

• Event

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Which text structure explains the reasons why something happened?

• Sequence

• Compare and contrast

• Chronological

• Cause and effect

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What is the main difference between problem and solution and cause and effect text structures?

• Cause and effect includes a timeline

• Problem and solution is always positive

• Cause and effect is always negative

• Problem and solution includes an opinion and an answer

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Which text structure is used to find similarities and differences?

• Sequence

• Chronological

• Cause and effect

• Compare and contrast

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In the compare and contrast text structure, what is a common similarity between apples and oranges?

• Color

• Taste

• Both are fruits

• Location

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What is the first step in the sequence for making deviled eggs?

• Remove the egg yolks

• Add mayonnaise

• Sprinkle with paprika

• Mash with a fork

Which sport at Ericson B allows the ball to be played off the floor?

• Basketball

• Soccer

• Tennis

• Volleyball

What is one reason why students may fail classes according to the text?

• They enjoy school

• They don't do any work

• They have too many friends

• The work is too easy

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