STAAR Practice: Nonfiction

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What is the organizational pattern that describes a situation and its solution?

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Problem & Solution

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What is the main idea of a paragraph that discusses the cost reduction and convenience of a product?

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The paragraph focuses on how the PS5 Digital Edition is cheaper and more convenient than the standard version.

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How does the organization of a paragraph contribute to the author's main idea?

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It emphasizes the solution provided by the Water Project for clean water in Africa.

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What text structure is used when describing the steps in a process?

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Sequence or Chronological Order

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How does the organizational pattern in a paragraph about chocolate making contribute to understanding?

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It explains in sequential order the steps it takes to make chocolate.

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What is the definition of 'organizational pattern' in writing?

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The way information is arranged in a text to convey meaning.

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What does 'main idea' refer to in a paragraph?

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The central point or message that the author wants to communicate.

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What is a 'text structure' in nonfiction writing?

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The framework that organizes the content of a text, such as cause and effect, problem and solution, or chronological order.

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What is the purpose of using 'compare and contrast' as an organizational pattern?

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To highlight similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What does 'cause and effect' mean in the context of writing?

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A relationship where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).