Nonfiction
How does nonfiction differ from fiction?
Nonfiction is based on real events and facts, while fiction is made up.
What are text features?
Elements like headings, captions, and graphs that help readers understand the text
Define text structure.
How the authors organizes the information in a text.
Define Main Idea.
Main Idea is what the whole text is mainly about, the central point of the text.
How many total points is an ECR worth?
10 pts (5pts x 2 raters)
What is the main purpose of a nonfiction text?
To inform or explain facts
Name two examples of text features and what they are used for.
bold text, bullet points, illustrations, photographs, maps, charts, graphs, captions, headings...etc.
What is a sequence structure? Provide an example.
A sequence structure lists events or steps in order; e.g., a recipe.
What are two things you can do to identify the main idea in a paragraph?
Look at the title and the first or last paragraph of the text.
What must your introduction paragraph include?
Newspaper, Textbooks, biography, autobiography,
How can charts and graphs enhance a nonfiction text?
They provide visual data that supports the information presented.
Name two type of text structure that are commonly used in nonfiction writing.
Chronological order, cause and effect, compare and contrast, proposition and support etc.?
Why is it important to understand the main idea of a text?
It helps readers comprehend the overall message and purpose of the text.
Explain the pitchfork strategy.
The pitchfork strategy must begin with restating the question and including 2 answers.
What is included in a summary for a nonfiction text?
Nonfiction: TPR (Topic, Problem/Goal, Resolution)
Fiction: CPR (Character, Problem, Resolution)
What is the purpose of a glossary in a nonfiction text?
It defines key terms and vocabulary used in the text.
What is proposition and support structure? Give an example.
To give an idea or opinion and support it; e.g., Students should not have to wear school uniforms because it is a way to express their personality and parents don't have to spend more money on clothing.
What are 2 other terms used in place of "main idea"?
Thesis, key idea, central idea, controlling idea...
You must include the "C+E" which is citing text evidence and an explanation for your evidence.
What point of view are nonfiction text mostly written in?
1st person (point of view of the author)
How are captions helpful?
They provide additional information for a photo or illustration that might not otherwise be stated in the text.
How does the structure of a text help the reader?
It helps by providing a clear framework for the information which can help more easily understand the main idea.
Define supporting details?
Supporting details are facts, statements, examples, or other information that explain, clarify, or prove the main idea of a piece of writing
What is the last paragraph of your ECR called?
Conclusion