Non-Fiction elements review

Random

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Fact and Opinion:

How do you know the difference? 

A fact can be proven with evidence.

An opinion tells what someone feels, thinks, or believes. 

200

What are 2 words to describe "mood"? 

Samples:

anxious, gloomy, scary, calm, happy, sad, excited, nervous, hopeful, tense...

300

Challenge!

Are main idea and central the same?

Yes! 

Central idea is the one idea in a passage that all the other details or ideas tell about just like main idea. 

400

What should be included in a summary?

Main idea

Supporting details

only important details

Telling details in sequential order

500

What does the prefix "sub" mean?

below

Examples: subway, subset, subside, submarine 

Inferences

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What is the definition of Inference? 

What does that mean?

Authors expect readers to make inferences—combining what they know with details in the text to figure out what is not said explicitly.

200

Make an Inference..

"The American Revolution was a time of great conflict and change. Many colonists were angered by British taxes and policies."

The colonists were likely frustrated and unhappy with the British government's actions.

300

Make an Inference.

• Text: "The sun's energy is absorbed by the earth and converted into heat."

• Inference: The earth is warming due to the sun's energy, which can be connected to the concept of climate change.

400

Make an Inference.

• Text: "Many people have lost their jobs due to the economic downturn."

• Inference: There is a high level of unemployment and financial hardship in the society.

500

Make an Inference.

"The storm system is tracking towards the coast, and heavy rains are expected."

Residents of coastal areas should be prepared for potential flooding and damage due to the storm.

Arguments

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What type of authors purpose are arguments a part of?

Persuasive 

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How do you make a strong argument after reading a text?

Use evidence to persuade others to agree with your claim. 

300

Instead of claiming "school is okay"

make a stronger claim. 

 Instead of saying "School is okay," a better claim would be "School should have more hands-on learning activities because they help students retain information more effectively." 

400

Make a claim:

Schools should not make students wear uniforms.

Give evidence based on your opinions. 

500

Challenge:

What is it called if someone doesn't agree with your claim and they challenge you?

Counterclaim 

Text Structure

100

What is Text Structure? What does it mean?

Text structure refers to the way an author organizes the ideas and details in his or her writing.

200

What is an example of text structure?

Cause and Effect

Sequence 

Compare and contrast 

Problem and solution

300

What are signal words for Sequence?

after, before, during, finally, first, following, later, next, now, previously, second, since, then, third

400

Why might an author use Cause and Effect?

Samples correct responses:

• A political speech about an opponent’s performance

 • A blog about the effects of pollution

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What are the 4 author text structures? 

Sequence 

Cause and Effect 

Compare and Contrast 

Problem and Solution

Figurative Language

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What is the definition of Figurative Language?

Figurative language is language that is not meant to be taken literally. It uses words and phrases in a non-literal way to create a specific effect or convey a particular meaning.

200

What is an example of a simile? 

Simile: Comparing two things using "like" or "as" (e.g., "He was as brave as a lion")

300

What is a metaphor?

Give an example.

• Metaphor: Directly stating that one thing is another (e.g., "The world is a stage"). 

400

What is the definition of Personification?

Give an example.

• Personification: Giving human qualities to inanimate objects or animals (e.g., "The wind whispered secrets"). 

500

What is this an example of?

"tough as nails"

Simile