This type of writing considers similarities and differences.

In this type of writing, the reader will see words/phrases such as "because", "as a result of", "due to".

In this type of writing, the reader will find words/phrases such as "problem is", "solve", or "solution".

Name that Text Structure: While oranges and lemons are both citrus fruits that grow on trees, they are different colors and have very different tastes.

Name that Text Structure: Every morning, I wake up about 7:00 am.  The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I'm going to wear.  Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.

Name that Text Structure: The school hallway carried the smell of wax, varnish, and cleaning supplies.  Bright, yellow light glared into the hall through the freshly cleaned windows.  This highlighted the deep scrapes in the lockers, the chips in the wall tiles, and the spider webs hanging in the corner

Name that Text Structure: The sun shone bright yellow in a cloudless blue sky.  A faint haze rose from the glistening pavement, suggesting steam rising off a hot surface.

Name that Text Structure: This has been the worst summer in years for acorn production in northeastern forests.  While some may think this is not a big deal, in fact it is.  If there are fewer acorns, it may result in a decrease in populations of squirrels and field mice.  Since these animals are often hosts to insects, including ticks, the ticks will be on the move and more likely to bite humans.  As a result, we can expect to see an increase in the number of cases of Lyme Disease.

Name that Text Structure: Every year, thousands of car accidents occur because of drivers distracted by their phones. Safedrive Corporation developed a product that will disable cell phones inside a car, and many people feel this product will help save lives.

Name that Text Structure: The house was tucked away, almost hidden behind two ancient oak trees that seemed to bow slightly to the street. Perky rosebushes guarded the black metal gate in the white picket fence, which led to an uneven stone path bordered with grass and weeds.

What does non fiction means?

What type of structure gives step by step instructions?

Diagrams are presented in non -fiction writing

Where might you find an article to read?

The word non-fiction means...

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Choose the clue words that indicate the Chronology / Sequential text structure:

How would you know if a text was written in problem-solution text structure?

Choose the clue words that indicate compare and contrast.