Non-Fiction Text Structure

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What is Sequence in Non-Fiction Text Structure?

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Sequence is a text structure that presents information in a specific order, often used to explain steps or stages in a process.

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What are transitional words?

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Transitional words are phrases that help connect ideas and paragraphs, making writing flow smoothly. Examples include 'first', 'next', and 'finally'.

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What is Cause & Effect in Non-Fiction Text Structure?

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Cause & Effect is a text structure that explains reasons why something happens (the cause) and the results of that action (the effect).

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What phrases indicate Cause & Effect?

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Phrases such as 'because', 'as a result of', and 'due to' indicate a cause and effect relationship.

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What is Compare & Contrast in Non-Fiction Text Structure?

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Compare & Contrast is a text structure that discusses the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is Chronological order?

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Chronological order is a text structure that arranges events or information in the order they occur in time.

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What is Problem & Solution in Non-Fiction Text Structure?

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Problem & Solution is a text structure that presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions to that problem.

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What phrases indicate Problem & Solution?

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Phrases such as 'the problem is', 'solve', and 'solution' indicate a problem and its solution.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence summarizes the main idea of a paragraph and helps guide the reader through the text.

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How do you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

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To identify the main idea, look for the topic sentence and see how the supporting sentences relate to it.