Nonfiction Text Structures - Warm Up Mini Quiz

Passage 1: The Water Cycle

Water is always moving through a process called the water cycle. First, the sun heats up water from lakes, rivers, and oceans, turning it into vapor. This is called evaporation. Next, the vapor rises into the air and cools, forming clouds. This process is called condensation. Finally, the water falls back to the ground as rain or snow, which is called precipitation. The cycle then starts again.

Question 1: What text structure is used in the passage?

• Sequence/Chronological order

• Compare and contrast

• Problem and solution

• Cause and effect

Passage 1: The Water Cycle

Water is always moving through a process called the water cycle. First, the sun heats up water from lakes, rivers, and oceans, turning it into vapor. This is called evaporation. Next, the vapor rises into the air and cools, forming clouds. This process is called condensation. Finally, the water falls back to the ground as rain or snow, which is called precipitation. The cycle then starts again.

Question 2: Which clue words from the passage help show the text structure?

• Similar, different, however

• Problem, solution, answer

• Because, as a result, due to

• First, Next, Finally

Passage 2: Why Do Leaves Change Color?

In the fall, leaves change from green to yellow, orange, and red. This happens because the green pigment in leaves, called chlorophyll, begins to break down. As a result, the other colors that were always in the leaves become visible. Temperature, sunlight, and water also affect how bright the colors appear.

Question 3: What text structure is used in the passage?

• Sequence

• Cause and Effect

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

Passage 2: Why Do Leaves Change Color?

In the fall, leaves change from green to yellow, orange, and red. This happens because the green pigment in leaves, called chlorophyll, begins to break down. As a result, the other colors that were always in the leaves become visible. Temperature, sunlight, and water also affect how bright the colors appear.

Question 4: Which sentence best shows the cause-and-effect relationship?

• Leaves grow on trees in spring and summer.

• The green pigment breaks down, so other colors appear.

• Temperature, sunlight, and water also affect how bright the colors appear

• Leaves change color in the fall.

Passage 3: Wolves vs. Coyotes

Wolves and coyotes are both members of the canine family, but they have some differences. Wolves are larger and usually hunt in packs, while coyotes are smaller and often hunt alone. Coyotes are more common near cities, while wolves mostly live in forests and mountains.

Question 5: What text structure is used in the passage?

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Description

Passage 3: Wolves vs. Coyotes

Wolves and coyotes are both members of the canine family, but they have some differences. Wolves are larger and usually hunt in packs, while coyotes are smaller and often hunt alone. Coyotes are more common near cities, while wolves mostly live in forests and mountains.

Question 6: What is the main idea of this passage?

• Wolves and coyotes are the same size and hunt in packs.
• Coyotes are larger and primarily live in forests.
• Wolves and coyotes are different in size, hunting behavior, and habitat.
• Wolves are more common near cities than coyotes.

Passage 4: Keeping Our Air Clean

Many cities struggle with air pollution, which can cause breathing problems for people. One way to fix this issue is by encouraging people to drive less and use bikes or public transportation. Another solution is planting more trees, as they help clean the air. If these changes are made, the air will become healthier to breathe.

Question 7: What text structure is used in the passage?

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence

• Description

Passage 4: Keeping Our Air Clean

Many cities struggle with air pollution, which can cause breathing problems for people. One way to fix this issue is by encouraging people to drive less and use bikes or public transportation. Another solution is planting more trees, as they help clean the air. If these changes are made, the air will become healthier to breathe.

Question 8: What makes this passage different from cause and effect?

• The passage discusses the effects of air pollution.
• The passage only mentions the causes of air pollution.
• The passage focuses on solutions rather than causes and effects.
• The passage suggests ignoring air pollution issues.

What is Text Structure?

• Text structure is the organization of information in a text.
• Text structure is the vocabulary used in a text.
• Text structure is the tone or point of view of a text.

• Text structure refers to what the text is about.