Nonfiction Text Structures 1-4

Front

This type of writing considers similarities and differences.

Back

compare & contrast

Front

This type of writing gives information step-by-step.

Back

sequence

Front

This type of writing includes many adjectives, examples, or characteristics.

Back

description

Front

Which text structure tells about events in time order?

Back

Chronological Order

Front

Choose the clue words that indicate chronological order: first, next, finally, 8:30, after, cause, effect, as a result of, because, problem, solution, promise, struggle, compare, contrast, similar, different.

Back

first, next, finally, 8:30, after

Front

Clue words that indicate compare and contrast: therefore, cause, effect, consequently; later, then, next, Monday; similar, different, although, on the other hand; possibility, struggle, hope, problem.

Back

similar, different, although, on the other hand

Front

Which text structure might use these signal words? FOR EXAMPLE, IN FACT, IN ADDITION

Back

Description

Front

What text structure would a Venn Diagram go with? Options: Description and List, Cause and Effect, Question and Answer, Compare and Contrast

Back

Compare and Contrast

Front

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

Back

cause & effect

Front

Clue words that indicate cause and effect: next, after, then, first, last, struggle, promise, problem, solution, consequently, as a result of, so, therefore, similar, common, compare, contrast

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consequently, as a result of, so, therefore