Non-fiction Text Structure

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What is cause and effect?

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Cause and effect shows why something happens and what happens because of it.

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What words indicate cause and effect?

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Words like because, if-then, since, due to, caused, and as a result of indicate cause and effect.

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What is sequence/chronological order?

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Sequence/chronological order is the arrangement of events in the order they happen, using words like first, next, then, before, after, and finally.

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What does a problem and solution text structure describe?

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A problem and solution text structure describes a problem and ways to solve it.

Front

What are some words that indicate sequence?

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Words like first, next, then, before, after, now, and finally indicate sequence.

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What is a description text structure?

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A description text structure provides details, facts, and examples about a topic.

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What words indicate a description?

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Words like for example, details, and for instance indicate a description.

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How can you identify a cause and effect relationship in a text?

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Look for explanations of why something happens and the results of that action.

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What is the purpose of using sequence in writing?

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The purpose of using sequence is to help readers understand the order of events.

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What is the difference between cause and effect and problem and solution?

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Cause and effect explains why something happens and its results, while problem and solution describes a problem and how to solve it.