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Nonfiction Text Structure Detective
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Nonfiction Text Structure Detective
Read each short passage closely. Look for how the author organizes ideas and for words that signal the structure.
Find the Text Structure
1.Read the passage: “When a powerful storm pushes seawater onto low coastal land, streets may flood. As a result, emergency crews sometimes close roads and help residents move to safer places.” What text structure is used?
- Cause and effect
- Compare and contrast
- Problem and solution
- Sequence
2.In the storm passage, name one phrase that signals a cause-and-effect relationship.
3.Read the passage: “Both X-rays and MRI scans help doctors look inside the body. X-rays use a small amount of radiation and are often used to examine bones. MRI scans use magnets and can produce detailed images of soft tissues.” Which text structure best fits this passage?
- Description
- Compare and contrast
- Problem and solution
- Cause and effect
4.Select all the phrases that could signal a problem-and-solution structure.
- The difficulty was
- To address the problem
- In the same way
- One way to fix this
- As a consequence
Map the Author’s Ideas
5.Read the passage: “In some hospitals, patients can have trouble keeping track of several daily medicines. To make medication routines clearer, care teams may use a printed schedule. They may also organize doses in labeled containers. These tools help patients and caregivers follow the plan.” Identify the text structure, state the problem, and name both solutions.
6.How can recognizing the problem-and-solution structure help a reader understand the hospital passage? Include one detail from it.
Think Like a Reader
7.Why do nonfiction authors choose different text structures?
- To arrange information in a way that helps readers follow the ideas
- To make every passage the same length
- To hide the main idea from the reader
- To avoid using details
8.Explain how identifying text structures can make you a stronger reader. Use a specific example from one of the passages on this page.
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