Nonfiction Text Structures

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What is a nonfiction text structure?

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A nonfiction text structure is the way information is organized in a text to help readers understand the content better.

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What are the main types of nonfiction text structures?

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The main types are Cause and Effect, Compare and Contrast, Sequence, Problem and Solution, and Description.

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What does 'Cause and Effect' mean in nonfiction?

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Cause and Effect explains why something happens (the cause) and what happens as a result (the effect).

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What are key words for 'Cause and Effect'?

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Key words include: since, because, as a result of.

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What does 'Compare and Contrast' mean?

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Compare and Contrast shows how two or more things are alike and different.

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What are key words for 'Compare and Contrast'?

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Key words include: similar, alike, different.

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What does 'Sequence' mean in nonfiction?

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Sequence describes events in the order they happen, often using time words.

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What are key words for 'Sequence'?

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Key words include: first, next, then, finally.

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What does 'Problem and Solution' mean?

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Problem and Solution presents a problem and explains how it can be solved.

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What are key words for 'Problem and Solution'?

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Key words include: problem, solution, challenge, answer.