Nonfiction Review #1

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What is the CENTRAL IDEA of a nonfiction text?

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What the text is MOSTLY about.

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What is the author's purpose in writing a nonfiction text?

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The reason the author has for writing the text, which can include to inform, entertain, or persuade.

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What is the best question to ask when finding the central idea of a text?

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What point is the author trying to make?

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What is 'text structure'?

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The way a text is organized, which helps to convey the author's message.

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What is 'cause and effect' text structure?

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A structure that explains reasons why something happened and the results of that event.

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What is 'compare and contrast' text structure?

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A structure that discusses similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is 'problem and solution' text structure?

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A structure that presents a problem and discusses one or more solutions.

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What does 'order and sequence' text structure refer to?

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A structure that presents information in a specific order, often chronological.

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What is the significance of the main event in a nonfiction text?

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It helps to identify the central idea and the author's main point.

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How can you identify the author's purpose?

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Look for clues in the text that indicate whether the author is trying to inform, entertain, or persuade.