Contrast & Contradictions
Provide one example of a signal word that indicates the author is presenting a contrast/contradiction.
But, although, even though, on the other hand, nevertheless, still, by contrast, yet, unlike, otherwise, etc.
Provide one example of a signal word that indicates the author is utilizing extreme or absolute language.
All, always, indisputable, arguably, never, none, totally, unquestionably, hardest, meanest, hungriest, perfectly, completely, absolutely, unconditionally, entirely, exclusively, etc.
Provide one example of a signal that indicates the author is utilizing numbers or statistics.
Dates, specific numerical amounts, majority, some, everyone, many, half, several, ratio, percent.
What is the in-text signal that indicates quoted words?
"______________"
What symbol should you use to annotate when encountering a contrast & contradiction during reading?
CC
Define Contrast & Contradictions.
The difference between two or more things in a text.
Define Extreme or Absolute Language.
Use of language that leaves no doubt about a situation or event, perhaps exaggerates or overstates a case.
Define Numbers & Statistics in terms of Non-Fiction Signposts.
Author uses numbers or words to show comparisons or create an image in the reader's mind.
Define Quoted Words.
Quoting others directly as an expert or personal perspective.
What symbol should you use to annotate when encountering extreme or absolute language during reading?
E
Provide three examples of signal words that indicate that the author is presenting a contrast/contradiction.
But, although, even though, on the other hand, nevertheless, still, by contrast, yet, unlike, otherwise, etc.
Provide three examples of signal words that indicate the author is utilizing extreme or absolute language.
All, always, indisputable, arguably, never, none, totally, unquestionably, hardest, meanest, hungriest, perfectly, completely, absolutely, unconditionally, entirely, exclusively, etc.
Provide three examples of signals that indicate the author is utilizing numbers or statistics.
Dates, specific numerical amounts, majority, some, everyone, many, half, several, ratio, percent.
Define Word Gaps.
Author uses words or phrases that the reader does not recognize or know yet.
What symbol should you use to annotate when encountering numbers & statistics during reading?
N/S
Why might an author use this signpost in a text?
How does the use of extreme or absolute language help the reader to get a better picture?
The signal words leave no doubt about the situation at hand.
Which of the following is NOT an example of numbers & statistics?
A) One million rabbits
B) May 16, 2009
C) Extremely heavy rock
D) Music playing at 90 decibels
C
What symbol should be drawn when encountering an unknown word?
A box.
What symbol should you use to annotate when encountering quoted words during reading?
" "
Provide an example of a contrast & contradiction.
Ex: Chocolate ice cream is good, but vanilla is the best!
Provide an example of a sentence that uses extreme or absolute language.
ex: Strawberry ice cream has absolutely, always been my favorite!
Provide an example of how to relay numbers and statistics in a sentence.
Ex: The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4th, 1776.
What must the author do when using quoted words in order to avoid accusations of plagiarism?
Provide a citation.
What symbol should you use to annotate when encountering word gaps during reading?
Draw a box. Write letter W.