Nonfiction Text Structure Assessment

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What is a sequence text structure?

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A sequence text structure presents information in a specific order or steps, often used to explain how to do something or to describe events in chronological order.

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What is a cause and effect text structure?

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A cause and effect text structure explains why something happened (the cause) and what happened as a result (the effect).

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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A problem and solution text structure identifies a problem and then presents one or more solutions to that problem.

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What is a compare and contrast text structure?

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A compare and contrast text structure highlights the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What are the key indicators of a sequence text structure?

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Key indicators include words like 'first', 'next', 'then', and 'finally'.

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What are the key indicators of a cause and effect text structure?

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Key indicators include words like 'because', 'therefore', 'as a result', and 'due to'.

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What are the key indicators of a problem and solution text structure?

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Key indicators include phrases like 'the problem is', 'one solution is', and 'to solve this'.

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What are the key indicators of a compare and contrast text structure?

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Key indicators include words like 'similarly', 'on the other hand', 'however', and 'both'.

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How can you identify the text structure of a passage?

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Look for signal words, the organization of information, and the main idea of the passage.

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Why is understanding text structure important?

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Understanding text structure helps readers comprehend the information better and improves their ability to analyze and summarize texts.