Non Fiction Text Structure

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What is a nonfiction text structure?

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A way to organize information in a nonfiction text to help readers understand it better.

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What does 'compare' mean?

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To explain how something is similar to something else.

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What does 'contrast' mean?

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To explain how something is different from something else.

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What is 'cause and effect'?

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A text structure that shows how one event causes another event to happen.

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What is 'problem and solution'?

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A text structure that presents a problem and then explains how it can be solved.

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What is 'sequence'?

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A text structure that shows events in the order they happen.

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What is 'description'?

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A text structure that provides details about a person, place, or thing.

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What is an example of cause and effect?

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If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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What is an example of compare and contrast?

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Comparing apples and oranges to show their similarities and differences.

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What is the effect of studying hard?

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You are likely to do well on your test.