Nonfiction Text Structures

Front

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

Back

Cause and Effect

Front

Choose the clue words that indicate cause and effect.

Back

consequently, as a result of, so, therefore

Front

What text structure tells about events in time order?

Back

Chronological Order

Front

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

Back

Description

Front

Choose the clue words that indicate chronological order.

Back

first, next, finally, 8:30, after

Front

What is the definition of 'Cause and Effect'?

Back

A text structure that explains reasons why something happened and the results of that event.

Front

What is 'Chronological Order'?

Back

A text structure that presents events in the order they occurred.

Front

What does 'Description' mean in nonfiction text?

Back

A text structure that provides details about a topic using adjectives and examples.

Front

What are 'Clue Words'?

Back

Words that help identify the text structure being used, such as 'because' for cause and effect.

Front

What is 'Compare and Contrast'?

Back

A text structure that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.