ANEZZ
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Annotating
S.L.A.T.E.
100

Every paragraph should start with this.

What is an Argument?

100

Informative and relevant, this genre uses sources to back up its claims and headlines to grab readers' attention.

What is journalism?

100

The types of books we read in ELA, these focus on big themes and messages and are rich in figurative language. 

What is literary fiction?

100

What we annotate for when we read non-fiction.

What is a claim?

100

What the character says or uses.

What is speech?

200

Every paragraph should end in this.

What is a clincher?

200

Delivered by a single person, these are meant to convince an audience or call them to action.

What are speeches?

200

Set in a potential dark future, these stories comment on current social/technological issues and imagine how they could go awry.

What is dystopian fiction?

200

What we annotate for when we read fiction or poetry.

What is theme?

200

How the character is described.

What are looks?

300
What the Zs in ANEZZ stand for.

What is a Zoom In and Zoom Out?

300

Focusing on a single individual, these books tell their life story.

What are biographies? 

300

Set in imaginary worlds, these books are full of magic and wonder.

What is fantasy?

300

What we write at the top of a text before we begin reading.

What is a title jot?

300

What the character does.

What are actions?

400

What the E in ANEZZ stands for.

What is "Explain It?"

400

Unlike traditional non-fiction, these books use the techniques of fiction to tell their true life tale.

What is narrative non-fiction?

400

Set in a far future or a near future rich with technology, these stories imagine where innovation may take humanity.

What is science fiction?

400

What we write at the bottom of the page once we are done reading a text.

What is an end note?

400

The character's internal debate.

What are thoughts?

500

While not part of ANEZZ structure, this type of sentence is a great way to start your paragraphs.

What is a hook?

500

Non-fiction authors use this technique to address their opponents and strengthen their arguments.

What is concession and refutation?

For half points, will accept "counterclaim."

500

This type of writing is essentially one long metaphor. 

What is an allegory?

500
What the "F" in MR CUF stand for.

What is figurative language?

500

How the character is perceived by others.

Effect on others