Nonfiction Text Structures

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What are the clue words that indicate compare and contrast?

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similar, different, common, on the other hand

Front

Which text structure tells how things are alike and different?

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Compare and Contrast

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Which text structure tells what happened and explains why it happened?

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Cause and Effect

Front

What type of writing includes many adjectives, examples, or characteristics?

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Description

Front

What text structure would a Venn Diagram go with?

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Compare and Contrast

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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 the content.

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What is the purpose of a cause and effect text structure?

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To show the relationship between events, where one event causes another.

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What does chronological order mean in text structure?

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It means organizing information according to the time sequence in which events occur.

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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A way to present a problem and discuss possible solutions.

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What is the main idea in a nonfiction text?

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The central point or concept that the text is trying to convey.