Non-fiction Organizational Patterns Text Structure Non-fiction Organizational Patterns

Text Structure How text is organized. Non-fiction has lots of text structures. Each paragraph may be different. We’ll learn 5 types.

Chronological In order of time Chrono = time Stories are told chronologically Born in 1882 Married in 1906 Died in 1948

Sequence Steps described in the order they occur. Get bread Tighten Laces Open jars Tie Loops Together Spread peanut butter Make Two Loops Spread jelly Combine slices Put on Shoe Enjoy. Does not take place at any specific point in time.

Explains reasons why something happened. Cause and Effect Explains reasons why something happened. Or explains the effects of something.

Problem and Solution Author states a problem and solution(s). Similar to cause and effect.

Description Sensory and descriptive details help readers visualize information. It shares the who, what, where, when, why, and how of a topic/subject.

Shows what’s in common and what’s different. Compare and Contrast Compare = find similarities Contrast = find differences Shows what’s in common and what’s different. Apples & Oranges Fruits Have Seeds Healthy Colors Tastes Locations