Vocabulary
Name a reason you would collaborate.
This signpost uses words directly from an expert or someone with experience on the topic.
Quoted Words
What is author's purpose?
the reason they write
According to the article, why are micro-influencers still very powerful?
They seem genuine and relatable.
What does ACE stand for?
Answer
Cite
Explain
What is a synonym for relevant?
Meaningful
Current
Timely
Pertinent
The name of this nonfiction signpost is also a fiction signpost
Contrasts and Contradictions
If an author is trying to convinue you or something, what is their purpose?
To persuade
What is the author’s point of view about the influencer world?
It’s not as great as it appears to be.
What punctuation should you always put around your text evidence?
quotation marks
What is the meaning of phenomenon as it is used in the sentence below?
In a short span of time, influencers have become a worldwide phenomenon.
something widely known, noticed, or popular
The signpost occurs when the reader encounters new vocabulary words in nonfiction
Word Gaps
When the author writes to do this, they might write:
To express thoughts or feelings
But when you pull back the curtain on social media influencers, are they as real as they seem?
It suggests that many aspects of the influencer world are artificial.
In the section “#Worldofinfluencers,” the author writes that the impact of influencers has been somewhat positive.
Which sentence from the selection best supports this central idea?
A. It’s an exciting world, with famous people appearing to live their best lives while offering advice on how you can too. (paragraph 2)
B. But you are probably also familiar with teens and tweens who have become “Insta-famous” as online “tastemakers.” (paragraph 3)
C. These low-profile micro-influencers have a unique power—they seem authentic.
(paragraph 4)
D. There’s a lot to admire about influencers, especially those who promote good ideas.
(paragraph 5)
D. There’s a lot to admire about influencers, especially those who promote good ideas.
Why should you be skeptical of influencers?
This signposts uses specific numbers or statistics as evidence
Numbers & Stats
When the author writes fiction with dialogue, plot, and characters, what is their purpose?
to entertain
Why does the author use headings throughout the selection?
To highlight the main ideas in each section
Fill in the blanks:
To support an analysis of a text you read, you need to _______ ________, or provide specific information from the text.
cite evidence
Name something that is relevant to your age group.
answers will vary
Language that leaves no doubt about a situation or an event, allows no compromise, or seems to exaggagerate
Absolute or Extreme Language
What is the author's purpose in writing "Not Everything It Seems"
To inform or explain that the influencer world is not 100% reality.
Name one strategy the author recommends for navigating the influencer world.
Think outside the frame.
You don't have to buy in.
Know your worth.
Avoid comparison.
In the A part of A.C.E., what should you do to the question?
Flip the question into an answer