Advantage (Pro) Disadvantage (Con)
Pets can provide wonderful companionship
advantage (pro)
the text explains the topic by listing characteristics and giving examples
description
the stages of life include birth, toddler, teenager then adult
What are the categories?
birth, toddler, teenager, adults
photographs in an non fiction text are called
text features
I did not tie my shoes and I tripped
cause and effect
Computers make communication easier
advantage
the text explains how thing are alike and different
compare and contrast
types of music include rock and roll, country and oldies
What is the classification?
types of music
topic
what is the text about
This morning I woke up and brushed my teeth, after taking a shower, I got ready and headed to the kitchen for breakfast.
sequence
Buying an artificial tree does not require you to buy one each year
advantage
the text states a problem and lists one or more possible solutions for that problem
problem and solution
there are many types of sports; basketball, football, soccer
What is the classification?
types of sports
text structure
how the author organizes his/her writing
There was a city electric shut off, and my family and I had to look for candles.
problem and solution
Pets cost a lot of money
disadvantage (con)
the text lists one or more causes or events and the results that occur
cause and effect
types of dance include; salsa, ballet, country
What are the categories?
salsa, ballet, country
nonfiction text is
true
The difference between cats and dogs are that cats are not friendly.
compare and contrast
School uniforms prevent students from expressing themselves through the clothes they wear
disadvantage (con)
the text lists events in chronological order
sequence
types of fitness programs include; yoga, cardio, strength training
What is the classification?
types of fitness programs
informational text has
facts and a topic
The house was decorated with many balloons and there was confetti on each table, a jumping balloon in the yard.