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Nonfiction Text Structures

Ocean Activities

For centers, independent work, cooperative learning, small groups, or mini-lessons

Nonfiction Ocean Activities

These stations are to help your students master nonfiction while learning about the ocean! There are a variety of ways these activities can be used. This can be done as individual or group work or in centers. They can also be used as part of your minilessons or in small groups.

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Dolphin Nonfiction Text Structure Sort

Each of the five cards contain information about dolphins. Read each of the cards, decide which nonfiction text structure they fit with. Match the text structure card with the correct paragraph. Record your answers on the answer sheet.


Dolphins are mammals that live in the ocean. Characteristics include playfulness, intelligence, and general friendliness. Dolphins are carnivores, eating mostly fish and squid.

Overfishing in some parts of the world leads to the starvation of many dolphins. When fishermen catch a lot of fish, there is less prey for dolphins. As a result, dolphins are dying. If fishermen catch less fish, dolphins will have more prey available.

When a dolphin is born, it is nursed by its mother, drinking the mother’s milk. Then, the dolphin learns skills from its mother until it is about six years old. Finally, the dolphin is old enough to be on its own.

Dolphins and porpoises are both marine mammals. Porpoises are usually smaller and have a triangular shaped fin while dolphins are larger and have a curved fin. Porpoises are usually shy creatures. On the other hand, dolphins are usually very social.

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Comparison Problem/Solution

Sequence Description


Dolphins are intelligent animals. Because dolphins are smart and playful, they are often the stars of shows at aquariums. After being trained, they can perform complex tricks.

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Answer Key 1.  Description 2.  Problem/Solution 3.  Sequence 4.  Comparison 5.  Cause and Effect

Cause and Effect


Name ___________________ Dolphin Nonfiction Text Structure Answer Sheet

Write the text structure for each card number on the line.

1. _______________________________________ 2. _______________________________________ 3. _______________________________________ 4. _______________________________________ 5. _______________________________________

Name ___________________ Dolphin Nonfiction Text Structure Answer Sheet

Write the text structure for each card number on the line.

1. _______________________________________ 2. _______________________________________ 3. _______________________________________ 4. _______________________________________ 5. _______________________________________


Nonfiction Text Structure Graphic Organizers

Gather a variety of books, magazines, and

other text about the ocean or ocean animals. Have students complete a graphic organizer for the text structure of the nonfiction book they choose or you give to them. Authentic reading with books is

important to building comprehension.

There are two types of graphic organizers for Cause and Effect because I

know people use different ones when teaching.


Description


Comparison


Cause and Effect


Cause and Effect


Problem/Solution


Sequence


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