6th Grade Nonfiction Review

Vocabulary

100

A statement proven to be true

Fact

200

The type of text that attempts to make you believe something

Persuasive Text

300

*DOUBLE JEOPARDY* The reason an author writes a selection

Author's purpose

400

The big idea the author either implies or directly states.

Main Idea

500

This sentence contains a claim and reasons to support the claim. Usually the last sentence in the first paragraph

Thesis Statement

Text Structures

100

When an author offers possible ways to fix a problem

Problem and solution

200

Events given in order

Sequence or Chronological Order

300

What type of text structure uses a Venn Diagram?

Compare and Contrast

400

The author gives facts and information about a topic or event

Description

500

Tornadoes happen often in our city. When tornadoes hit, homes are destoryed and lives are possibly loss. Businesses are closed for weeks losing income and profit and many people have to travel to find shelter.

Cause and Effect

Text Features

100

Showing the sequence of events in order

Timeline

200

Giving data in rows and columns

Table

300

Shows the location of where the event took place

Map

400

An image with labels to describe how something works

Diagram

500

The definition of words in the back of nonfiction text

Glossary

Argumentative

100

The author's stance on a topic

Claim

200

Which signposts comes from people with authority?

Quoted Words

300

Provide this to support your reasons

Evidence

400

Create a claim: iPhones or Androids?

iPhones are better than Androids

or 

Androids are better than iPhones

500

Write a complete thesis statement:

Claim: Animals should be kept out of zoos

Reason 1: Animals have anxiety being caged up

Reason 2: Animals should not be separated from their families

Animals should be kept out of zoos because they have anxiety in cages and they should not be separated from their families.

Credibility

100

For research on gorillas, I will go to iLoveGorillaz.com

Is this credible or not credible?

Not credible

200

National Geographic reported over 100 million bees were born this year.

Is this credible or not credible?

Credible

300

Fact or opinion:

Everyone should make their mental health their first priority.

Opinion

400

*DOUBLE JEOPARDY* 

Name a credible source that could give me information on birds.

Teacher discretion

500

Fact or Opinion:

A journalist from ESPN wrote a social media post that the first round pick of the NFL draft was talented.

Opinion