Non-Fiction Text Structure Pack - Part 1 - Problem/Solution and Cause/Effect - Matching Activities

Oct 22, 2026

Non-Fiction Text Structure Pack: Part 1 provides graphic organizers and structured activities focused on Problem/Solution and Cause/Effect. Learners cut apart description cards, match scenarios to the correct nonfiction text structures, and explain why their choices fit. The pack includes single problem-single solution, problem-list of possible solutions, single/multiple causes and effects, chain of events, and prompts for critical thinking and written or oral summaries. Scenarios include reporting and persuasive writing contexts.

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Reading Time43 min

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Problem/Solution and Cause/Effect

Non-Fiction Text Structure Matching

Problem/Solution Graphic Organizers

Cause and Effect Graphic Organizers

Non-Fiction Text Structure Matching Activity (Directions)

Directions: Identify Problem and Solution / Share Thoughts

Directions: Identify the Problem and Create Possible Solutions

Non-Fiction Text Structure Pack: Part 1 Problem/Solution and Cause/Effect Note: Some activities are included in two different fonts. One more for younger students and one for older students. Non-Fiction Text Structure Matching • Cut apart the descriptions and text structure names. Read each description and match it to the correct text structure. • You can also make your own matching with real texts that you read. Once you have read texts that fit under each category, write down the titles and sort or match with the text structure. Problem/Solution Graphic Organizers • Single Problem 􀃆 Single Solution • Problem 􀃆 Solution 􀃆 Your thoughts (critical thinking) • Problem 􀃆 List Possible Solutions • Single Problem 􀃆 Multiple Solutions Cause and Effect Graphic Organizers • Single Cause 􀃆 Single Effect • Single Cause 􀃆 Multiple Effects • Multiple Causes 􀃆 Single Effect • Chain of Events • Critical Thinking about Text Structures These organizers can be used to help a child structure an oral or written summary of text. © [www.thisreadingmama.com](www.thisreadingmama.com) Non-Fiction Text Structure Matching Activity Directions: Cut apart the table. Read each scenario and decide which of these 5 Non-Fiction Text Structures would best match it. Be ready to answer why you used that text structure. | A scientist finds skeleton bones that are very similar to T-Rex and wants to write a report about how the new set of bones compares to that of a T-Rex. | Description or List | | --- | --- | | You want your mom to buy your favorite kind of shoes at the store, but you can’t go with her to pick them out. You must write down everything she needs to know in order to pick out the right shoes for you. | Problem and Solution | | In Spanish class, the teacher assigns you homework. You must write a report (in Spanish!) for how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. | Compare and Contrast | | A scientist observes that there are more jellyfish than normal washing up on the beach. She also notices an abundance of trash in this spot on the beach. She wants to write a letter to the home owners in this area to show them how littering has had an negative effect on sea life. | Sequence or Order | | A teacher finds that her new way of teaching math helps especially the students in her class who sometimes just don’t “get it”. She wants to write a letter explaining this to the principal so other math teachers could teach this way, too. | Cause and Effect | | | © [www.thisreadingmama.com](www.thisreadingmama.com) | Non-Fiction Text Structure Matching Activity Directions: Cut apart the table. Read each scenario and decide which of these 5 Non-Fiction Text Structures would best match it. Be ready to answer why you used that text structure. | A scientist finds skeleton bones that are very similar to T-Rex and wants to write a report about how the new set of bones compares to that ofa T-Rex. | Description or List | | --- | --- | | You want your mom to buy your favorite kind of shoes at the store, but you can’t go with her to pick them out. You must write down everything she needs to know in order to pick out the right shoes for you. | Problem and Solution | | In Spanish class, the teacher assigns you homework. You must write a report (in Spanish!) for how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. | Compare and Contrast | | A scientist observes that there are more jellyfish than normal washing up on the beach. She also notices an abundance of trash in this spot on the beach. She wants to write a letter to the home owners in this area to show them how littering has had an negative effect on sea life. | Sequence or Order | | A teacher finds that her new way of teaching math helps especially the students in her class who sometimes just don’t “get it”. She wants to write a letter explaining this to the principal so other math teachers could teach this way, too. | Cause and Effect | | | © [www.thisreadingmama.com](www.t

FAQs

What are the main text structures covered in Part 1?

Part 1 focuses on Problem/Solution and Cause/Effect nonfiction text structures, including matching and graphic organizer formats for each.

How do students complete the Non-Fiction Text Structure Matching activity?

Students cut apart the table, read each scenario, and decide which of the five nonfiction text structures best matches it, then be ready to explain why.

What graphic organizer options are provided for Problem/Solution?

Options include Single Problem-Single Solution, Problem-Solution-Your thoughts, Problem-List Possible Solutions, and Single Problem-Multiple Solutions.

How does the pack ask students to respond to a problem/solution text?

Students first identify the problem and solution from the text, then share their thoughts about whether the solution is good or how they would solve it differently.

Oct 22, 2026

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