GENRE IDENTIFICATION
A text includes facts about volcanoes but is written as a story with a main character experiencing an eruption.
👉 Answer: Narrative nonfiction
👉 Why: Combines real facts with story structure
Two texts share the same topic but different genres. What should a reader focus on to synthesize?
👉 Answer: Key ideas across both texts
Why would an author choose narrative structure instead of informational to teach a lesson?
👉 Answer: To engage readers emotionally
Why should a writer choose a genre before writing?
👉 Answer: It determines structure and purpose
What makes evidence relevant?
👉 Answer: It directly supports the claim
A poem describes a storm using vivid imagery but includes no factual explanations.
👉 Answer: Poetry
👉 Why: Focuses on imagery/emotion, not teaching information
A poem shows perseverance through emotions, while an article explains how people overcame challenges.
👉 What new understanding can be formed?
👉 Answer: Perseverance involves both emotional strength and real actions
How does figurative language impact a reader’s understanding in poetry?
👉 Answer: It creates imagery and deeper meaning
How does reading multiple genres improve writing?
👉 Answer: Writers can apply different structures and techniques
Why is “This text is about animals” weak evidence?
👉 Answer: Too general, doesn’t prove genre/purpose
A text explains how to care for a pet using headings and steps, but also includes personal opinions.
👉 Answer: Informational (with author voice)
👉 Why: Main purpose is to teach, not persuade
Why might synthesizing across genres lead to deeper understanding than reading just one text?
👉 Answer: It provides multiple perspectives and types of information
An author uses cause/effect structure. What does this help the reader understand?
👉 Answer: Relationships between events
Why might a writer choose poetry instead of narrative?
👉 Answer: To express emotions more deeply
What is the difference between evidence and explanation?
👉 Answer: Evidence = proof, Explanation = reasoning
A story is set during the Civil War with fictional characters interacting with real events.
👉 Answer: Historical fiction
👉 Why: Real setting + fictional elements
A reader says, “Both texts are about identity.” Why is this NOT a strong synthesis?
👉 Answer: It’s too general—doesn’t show new understanding
Why might an author include both facts and emotional language in an argumentative text?
👉 Answer: To strengthen persuasion
A writer wants to explain AND entertain. What genre might they choose?
👉 Answer: Narrative nonfiction
A student gives strong evidence but weak explanation. What’s missing?
👉 Answer: Clear connection to the claim
A text includes facts, quotes, and a strong opinion about banning plastic.
👉 Answer: Argumentative
👉 Why: Purpose is to convince using evidence
What does it mean to synthesize information?
👉 Answer: Combine ideas from multiple texts to form a new thought.
How do structure AND word choice work together to support the author’s purpose?
👉 Answer: Structure organizes ideas; word choice influences tone and impact
How does understanding genre help a writer communicate effectively with an audience?
👉 Answer: It ensures the message matches the purpose and expectations
Why must evidence be evaluated, not just selected?
👉 Answer: Not all evidence equally supports the claim