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 nonfiction text to help readers understand the content.

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What are signal words?

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Signal words are words or phrases that indicate the type of relationship between ideas in a text, helping readers identify the text structure.

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What text structure uses the signal words: BECAUSE, DUE TO, SINCE, SO, IF...THEN?

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Cause and Effect.

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What text structure might describe a series of events in order?

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Chronological.

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What text structure uses the signal words: FIRST, AFTER, THE NEXT WEEK, LATER?

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Chronological.

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What text structure explains a problem and offers solutions?

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Problem and Solution.

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What text structure compares two or more items?

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Compare and Contrast.

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What text structure provides details about a specific topic?

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Description.

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Which text structure tells what happened and explains why it happened?

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Cause and Effect.

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What text structure might use the signal words: ISSUE, SOLVE, THEREFORE, AS A RESULT?

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Problem and Solution.