Text Structure in Nonfiction Passages

Passage: "The Amazon rainforest is a critical ecosystem. First, it provides habitat for countless species. Next, it plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate by absorbing carbon dioxide. Finally, it is a source of medicinal plants and resources for indigenous communities."

• Cause and Effect

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Passage: "The invention of the telephone was a revolutionary step in communication. Before its invention, people relied on letters, which could take days to reach their destination. With the telephone, conversations could happen instantly, bridging distances like never before."

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• Cause and Effect

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Passage: "To bake a cake, you must first gather all your ingredients. Then, mix the dry ingredients together. After that, add the wet ingredients and mix thoroughly. Finally, pour the batter into a pan and bake it in the oven."

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• Problem and Solution

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CCSS.RI.6.5

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Passage: "While renewable energy sources like solar and wind power are becoming more common, fossil fuels still dominate the energy market. However, fossil fuels are finite and contribute significantly to pollution, unlike renewable sources that are cleaner and inexhaustible."

• Cause and Effect

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• Problem and Solution

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Passage: "Global warming is a pressing issue caused by excessive greenhouse gas emissions. To combat this, governments are implementing policies to reduce emissions and encourage alternative energy use."

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• Problem and Solution

• Sequence

• Cause and Effect

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Passage: "The life cycle of a butterfly includes several stages. It begins with the egg stage. After hatching, the caterpillar, or larva, emerges. Next, it enters the pupa stage, and finally, it transforms into a butterfly."

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• Cause and Effect

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Passage: "The Great Wall of China is one of the most significant architectural feats in history. Spanning thousands of miles, it was built over several dynasties to protect against invasions. Its construction involved millions of workers and took centuries to complete."

• Problem and Solution

• Chronological Order

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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Passage: "In an experiment to test plant growth, one group of plants was given fertilizer, while another was not. The fertilized plants grew significantly taller, demonstrating the effect of nutrients on plant growth." The relationship demonstrated in the passage is an example of (a)   .

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• Cause and Effect
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Passage: "Recycling can reduce waste in landfills. For instance, paper and plastic can be reprocessed into new products, conserving resources and reducing environmental impact."

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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Passage: "The process of photosynthesis involves plants taking in carbon dioxide and sunlight to produce oxygen and glucose. This process is essential for plant survival and contributes to the Earth's oxygen supply."

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• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5