How Non-Fiction Texts Are Organized
Students will identify and analyze common text structures in non-fiction (e.g., cause/effect, problem/solution, compare/contrast, description, sequence).
Key Questions
- What is the difference between a text that tells events in order and one that compares two things?
- How does knowing how a text is organized help you understand it better?
- Can you identify whether a short text uses sequence order or compares two things?
CBSE Learning Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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