Nonfiction text structures

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What is the order & sequence text structure?

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A type of writing that gives information step-by-step.

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What text structure is best represented by a Venn Diagram?

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Compare and Contrast.

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What are signal words for the DESCRIPTION text structure?

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For example, such as, details, adjectives.

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What clue words indicate compare and contrast?

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Similar, different, common, on the other hand.

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What text structure talks about order in time?

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Chronological.

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What is the cause & effect text structure?

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A type of writing that explains reasons and results.

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What are some signal words for cause & effect?

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Because, therefore, as a result.

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What does the problem & solution text structure do?

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It presents a problem and offers one or more solutions.

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What are some signal words for problem & solution?

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Problem, solution, issue, resolve.

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What is the purpose of the compare & contrast text structure?

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To show similarities and differences between two or more subjects.