Informational Texts
inform, persuade, explain, entertain
Taking a clear stance on a subject that can be debated
What is this print feature called and what can it be used for in a text?
Italics
Can be used to emphasize words or labels
What POV must a memoir be in?
First-person (I, me, my)
Which type of humor would this scenario demonstrate: A character slips on a banana peel, falls into a trash can, and pops out covered in confetti
Explain why this scenario would be that genre of humor
Slapstick - exaggerated physical comedy, clumsy moments
Most important overall idea/message an author is trying to convey
What can be used to back up/prove the supporting details in an argumentative text?
Evidence
What is the large thick font called and what can it be used for?
Bold, can be used to highlight titles, headings, key terms
Do all memoirs have to be written in free verse poetry form?
Which type of humor would this scenario demonstrate: Fake news article mocking the big world leaders in a comedic way
Explain why this scenario would be that genre of humor
Satire
Criticizes or exposes flaws in society, politics, human behavior
What are the supporting details of a text?
Information that supports, explains, or proves the main idea of a text
When comparing, how can we determine which argument is WEAKER? (What does a weak argument consist of - 3 things)
Missing evidence, emotional language, biased word choice
How can one determine an author's POV?
opinions, tone (positive or negative), word choices showing bias
Fill in the blanks: A memoir is a _____ story about a ____________ moment in someone's ______________.
A memoir is a true story about a meaningful moment in someone's life.
Which type of humor would this scenario demonstrate: 2 characters calmly arguing about who should plan their own funeral while sitting and waiting in a hospital room
Explain why this scenario would be that genre of humor
Black comedy
Makes fun of serious, taboo, or disturbing topics
Name the tips we can use to help analyze an informational text (hint: one of them is looking for 3 specific things, and the other is reading 2 parts of the text carefully? which are the 3 things and which are the 2 parts to reread carefully?)
- Look at headings, topic sentences, and repeated words
- Read first and last paragraphs carefully
What is a counterargument?
Viewpoint that opposes or challenges main argument
Define these and say where they are located in a text (beginning, middle, or end):
-Index
-Glossary
-Photos, diagrams, maps
-Table of contents
-Index - at end of a text, list of terms and page numbers where they can be located
-Glossary - at end of a text, list of terms and definitions
-Photos, diagrams, maps - in middle of text, graphic features to help explain or inform text
-Table of contents - at beginning of text, list that outlines chapters or sections of a text with page numbers
What makes a memoir different from an autobiography? (need to name TWO differences)
Memoir - written about specific period/moment in someone's life, contains emotional language and lessons
Autobiography - written about a person's ENTIRE life, does not contain emotional language or lessons
Which type of humor would this scenario demonstrate: A hotel staff member keeps hiding guests in closets to avoid being caught breaking a rule, leading to doors flying open and people spilling out at worst moment
Explain why this scenario would be that genre of humor
Farce
Over-the-top, ridiculous situations with misunderstandings and chaos
What might one include into a summary of an informational text?
Main idea, key supporting details, and purpose of the text
What is a rebuttal?
Direct response in a text that proves the counterargument to be wrong, therefore proving the main idea even further
What's the difference between connotation and denotation? Give an example of each.
Connotation - Emotional meaning of a word (ex: snake - untrustworthy person)
Denotation - Dictionary definition of a word (ex: snake - reptile)
Name at least 4 different elements that make Brown Girl Dreaming a memoir?
- Written by the narrator
- Uses first-person voice (I, me, my)
- Describes a significant moment/period in her life
-Reflects on lessons she learned/what she took away from it
- Contains emotional tone and vivid details/sensory language
Which type of humors (need all types) would this scenario demonstrate: "At the self check-out, it keeps yelling 'unexpected item in the bagging area,' which is funny because I put it there. Nothing is unexpected except how suspicious that machine is. At this point, I'm waiting for it to say 'unexpected HUMAN in the bagging area.' Honestly, it's the only checkout line where the machine is the one doing all the judging. The way it's looking at me makes me feel like I'm the one that needs to check...OUT. Like I get it, I look like a piece of chopped meat!!!"
Explain why this scenario would be those genres of humor
Observational comedy
Comedy based on everyday life and relatable experiences
Wit-Wordplay
Comedy based on puns/word choice
Self-deprecating
Making fun of oneself in comedic way