Theme/ Central Idea
Does this article have a theme or a central idea?
Central idea. (because the article is nonfiction)
What does the word development mean in the terms of "idea development?"
How an idea changes
What does point of view mean?
The perspective from which a story is told or an article is presented.
Name the 5 kinds of nonfiction text structures
Problem/solution, Chronological (sequence), cause/effect, compare/contrast, description
What does connotation mean?
Connotation refers to the feelings words invoke.
What is the subject of the article?
Fireworks and their effects
What is the subject of the article call "Fireworks"?
The effects that fireworks have
Select a word/phrase from the article that has a positive connotation
"...will use to paint the sky"
"...and see a bunch of sparks cascading into the air."
"Even some of the fireworks you pick out at a store will have this type of harmony existing."
What is the structure of "Fireworks?"
Description
Consider these excerpts: "... and see a bunch of sparks cascading into the air."
"Even some of the fireworks you pick out at a store will have this type of harmony existing."
"...will use to paint the sky."
What does the connotation of the underlined phrases suggest?
it suggest that there is an artistry to fireworks
What does the author reveal about the subject?
The vivid color effects of fireworks are a relatively new product of advanced chemistry understanding
What points does the author make about firework effects?
The author points out how effects are created with a focus on colors.
What does the connotation of the vocabulary used in this article suggest about the tone?
it suggests a positive tone
How does the structure help the reader understand the text?
The structure helps the reader understand the details of what goes into making fireworks and firework effects.
What feelings or ideas does the connotation of the excerpts invoke?
They invoke bright feelings that convey a sense of wonder.
What question could we ask ourselves about this central idea to help us find supporting details?
How are the color effects of fireworks created? or what is the writing most likely about?
How do the author's points about this topic develop the central idea?
They advance the idea that fireworks take quite a bit of knowledge to produce.
How does the author acknowledge and respond conflicting ideas?
The conflicting ideas are that professional fireworks have different effects than consumer fireworks and the author says that both play by the same color rules and are basically made the same.
How does the structure influence the meaning of the text?
The structure helps the reader get a sense of the level of detail and science that goes into creating fireworks and firework effects.
What is the tone of the article "Fireworks"?
The tone is positive as it displays a kind of awe and admiration of the science as an art.
Choose evidence that answers the questions: How are the color effects of fireworks created?
"The process of mixing colored light sources and the rules that apply to them is called additive mixing." or "This principle is what allows fireworks to have the colors that we see today." or "it turned out that when you mix light emitting objects, you can create different colors than you would if you mixed the same colors with pigments."
How did the ideas of the fireworks article develop?
We saw that the firework effects are more than just pretty, they're complicated and have deep roots in the application of various science principles.
What is the significance of the author;s response to the conflicting ideas?
The significance is that the author responds with clarity and facts thus promoting himself as credible and reliable.
Based on the structure, what is this text all about?
Based on the word choice, connotation and tone, the reader can understand what about the article?
The reader can understand that fireworks combine science and beauty. One might even say that science is beautiful when considering fireworks.