A short work of nonfiction that deals with a single subject
100
What is a biography?
The story of a person's life written by another person
100
How can a reader find out what is happening in the world as well as their community?
By reading a newspaper
100
What is persuasive writing meant to do?
Convince a person to do, say, or think what the author wants them to do, say, or think
100
What are propaganda techniques meant to do?
Convince a person to change their attitude or do something
200
What are the three important steps to take BEFORE reading
Set a purpose, Preview, Plan
200
How are most biographies organized?
Chronological order
200
What does it mean to read critically?
Going beyond just the facts to see what point the writer is making
200
What is a viewpoint?
A statement of belief that the author wants to explain then support
200
What is the bandwagon technique?
Everybody agrees or is doing it
300
What is an autobiography?
A form of nonfiction in which a person tells the story of his/her life
300
What is one reason a person would write a biography?
To tell an interesting story about the events of a person's life OR
To create a portrait or impression of that person so the reader can understand what he/she was really like
300
Why should a reader question the author?
To determine whether or not their details (evidence) made their argument or idea convincing
300
List at least three things persuasive writing can ask a reader to do
Take action
Support a cause
Accept an opinion
Consider an idea
Spend money
300
What will a speaker use to support their position/opinion in a speech? (at least 2)
Facts and statistics
Firsthand experiences or examples
Opinions of experts
Research results
Comparisons and contrasts
Appeals to emotion
400
List at least three topics that are usually included in an autobiography
Childhood
School
Family
Work
Major Achievements
Major Problems
Character traits
400
How can a reader connect with a biography?
By recording your own thoughts as you read
400
List three things a reader should preview before reading a magazine
title and author
photographs, illustrations, captions
Headings or large type
First paragraph
General length or number of pages
400
What are the three parts of an argument?
Viewpoint
Support
Opposing viewpoint
400
Explain the plain folks appeal technique
Common, everyday people support it
500
List two common features of an autobiography
1. Usually written in first person
2. Somewhat biased or slanted- only hear one point of view
500
What types of details should a reader look for while reading a biography? (at least 3 types)
Details about time
Details about place
Details about key events
details about the subject
500
What does it mean to look for cause and effect in your reading?
The events of your life can shape who you are. Find the events (causes) and how they shape the person's future (effects)
500
Why should a reader evaluate an argument before believing it?
For an argument to be effective, the viewpoint must be clear, convincing, and supported well. Ask yourself, "Are you convinced?"
500
What are the four steps a reader should use when reading real-world writing? (at least 2)
1. Identify your purpose for reading
2. Understand the organization of the writing
3. Find what you need to know
4. Remember the information and apply it to your own life