Contrast and Contradiction
Two clue/buzz words you might read to help you notice a contrast or contradiction.
What are: but, yet, however, on the contrary, opposed to, instead, although, on the other hand, otherwise, contrast
Two buzz words you might notice when looking for extreme or absolute language
What are: all, every, never, always, unarguably, -est words (biggest, smallest), absolutely, worst, best, perfectly
When reading and you come across the words a few or a little, why are these not examples of numbers and stats?
what is you must watch for exact numbers (20, 75, 23,458) vs. relative amounts (some, most, few, a lot, a little, majority)
How might you come across quoted words in a text?
What are: Personal perspective (someone who lived it), Voice of authority (expert), Others’ words (researched info)
The picture on the word gaps slide shows a text between a mother and child. The text was about LOL. Why is that important to know.
What is because the mom thought it meant lots of love when it actually means laugh out loud and the situation wasn't funny.
When might a reader notice a contrast or contradiction?
What are: When opposing ideas are mentioned or when there is a difference between what you ‘know’ and what the writer says
When might you notice extreme or absolute language in your nonfiction reading?
What is when the author uses language that leaves no doubt, exaggerates, and/or pushes the limits
Stories about athletes often use numbers and stats. Why might this be?
What is the exact number or stat can tell more about their story than a vague response. Remember the story about runners and swimmers? Stats drove those stories.
When reading, how do you know someone is an expert on a topic?
What is the author will give them a title such as Dr. or oceanographer.
Describe word gaps.
What are unknown vocabulary words or phrases (often due to lack of background information)
A contrast/ contradiction I noticed in Stamped today was when the author explained Thomas Jefferson's life as president and decisions regarding slavery.
What is:
This is different from…
This is important because…
THE TEACHER DECIDES if the response is correct.
There was a picture of the worst smog in a city in China. Why is this extreme language?
What is the worst.
How would you as a reader interpret - 98% participation
What is an almost perfect participation. Only 2% of the people did not participate.
In the following quote, how do you know that the source is reliable?
“Narwhals are oceanographers,” said Kristin Laidre, a University of Washington marine biologist.
What is the phrase a University of Washington marine biologist.
What background knowledge might help you understand the word touchdown?
What is if you play or watch football
On page ___ Why is Abraham Lincoln
It is a contrast and contradiction because ...
(Teacher decides)
There was a speech given by Ali called "This I believe". In his speech he called himself the greatest and that he believed he was the best. Why was this extreme language?
What is greatest and best
A student scored a 4/10. How would you interpret that score?
What is not passing or lower than 50% correct. Or less than half of the answers right.
Who is the expert in the following quote:
"Competitors take bad breaks and use them to drive themselves just that much harder. Quitters take bad breaks and use them as reasons to give up." — Nancy Lopez, pro golfer
Who is Nancy Lopez, pro golfer
What background knowledge might help you with photosynthesis.
What is the study of plants
Some students read The Boys Who Challenged Hitler for their informational book clubs. Why is the title of this book a contrast and contradiction?
What is the age of the boys taking on a world leader and the little power they had.
If a friend tells us that they always go to the beach in the summer, why is this extreme language?
What is always.
Let's imagine that there is a new roller coaster. The survival rate is 42%. What are your reasons for not going on the ride?
What is no. A survival rate of 42% is less than a 50% chance. I would only go if there were a 99.9% survival rate.
Why might an author conduct an interview for their research?
What is to get a personal perspective
What are clues within a sentence called
What are context clues