Nonfiction Text
What does the word "nonfiction" mean?
writing that is based on facts, real events, real people, and real information. Its purpose is to inform, explain, describe, or persuade.
What is annotation?
Marking up and making notes on a text
List 2 different examples of visual texts.
Heading, Subheading, Caption, Bold/italic text, Photograph/illustration, Chart/graph, Sidebar/text box.
What does CER stand for?
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
What are 2 common features of nonfiction texts?
Title/heading & subheadings; Bold or italicized key vocabulary; Captions under photos or images; Facts, statistics, and dates; Direct quotes from real people; Index, glossary, or table of contents
Answers may vary. It helps us understand the text.
How can the different elements of Nonfiction Texts enhance a text? Why are they important?
It adds more information and context to the text.
What makes a good claim?
Something that is arguable
What are 2 examples of nonfiction texts?
Photographs, posters, illustrations, or diagrams; Charts, graphs, tables, or maps; Timelines; Books; Articles; Digital Media; Speeches
If I'm underlining a part of a text, what am I usually underlining? (Think back to our annotation chart!)
Underlining the topic sentence/main idea
Using this stem, analyze the picture and explain it:
"This [visual] helps the reader understand _____________ by showing/highlighting/comparing ______________.”
This chart helps readers understand the different career points by age by comparing different athletes in the NBA.
What does reasoning mean?
It is the so what! It puts it all together!