Nonfiction Review

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What is a text structure?

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A text structure is the way information is organized in a text. Common structures include cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, and description.

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What does 'Cause and Effect' mean in text structure?

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'Cause and Effect' describes a relationship where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What are signal words for Cause and Effect?

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Signal words include: as a result, because, therefore, leads to, and consequently.

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What is 'Compare and Contrast' in text structure?

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'Compare and Contrast' highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What are signal words for Compare and Contrast?

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Signal words include: similarly, on the other hand, however, and unlike.

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What is a 'Problem and Solution' text structure?

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This structure presents a problem and then offers one or more solutions to that problem.

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What are signal words for Problem and Solution?

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Signal words include: problem, solution, therefore, and as a result.

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What is a fact?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false.

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof or certainty.

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What is a description text structure?

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A description text structure provides details about a topic, often using sensory details.