Non-Fiction Test

Compare and Contrast

Looking at the similarities and differences within topics.

Cause and Effect

The reasons explaining why something happened or the effect of something

Problem and Solution

A pattern of organization where information is expressed as a dilemma or concerning issue and something that was, can be, or should be done to remedy this issue.

Chronological order

When information in a passage is organized by the time (dates) in which each event occured. Used to explain how things happen in order.

Sequence

Process writing is when information in a passage is oraganized by the order in which it occurs (used for instructions)

Spatial description

When information in a passage is organized in order of space or location

What are the 4 functions of text features?

organizational, print, informational, and graphic

what goes into an objective summary?

name it, verb it, central idea, key points