Nonfiction Text Structures

Soccer and football are two very fun games to play. They both use a ball and are played on a field. However, in football you can touch the ball with your hands, but in soccer that is not allowed.

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This type of text structure uses the following clue or signal words: dilemma, solve, problem, conflict, resolution

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An interesting event occurs twice a day in our oceans. It happens when the moon's gravitational pull on the earth causes the ocean to rise and fall. It effects the levels of water on the shore. When the tide is low it causes tidal pools to appear.

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This type of text structure uses the following clue or signal words: alike, difference, same, both, similarities

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Becoming an American Idol contestant is a hard job. First, the singers must travel to the nearest audition city and wait for a long time to get inside. Next, they get an assigned number and time. Finally, after waiting, their number is called and they perform for the judges!

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Hurricanes are very powerful storms. For example, the winds can reach an excess of over 100 mph. In addition to wind, hurricanes also produce a lot of rain and flooding. Hurricanes can create a lot of damage!

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This type of text structure uses the following clue or signal words: because, effect, since, as a result, cause

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This type of text structure uses the following signal or clue words: for example, characteristic, for instance

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The burmese python is becoming quite the problem in southern Florida! People release unwanted pets into swamps and the snakes take over the area. One big issue is that it upsets the ecosystem. One solution is to educate the public about this problem.

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This type of text structure uses the following clue or signal words: next, last, to begin, finally, soon, last, then

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