Paired Passage Review

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What is nonfiction / informational?

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A true story that provides information.

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Why is it important to read the directions when answering questions?

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To ensure that you are using the correct passage for the questions you are trying to answer.

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What is textual evidence?

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The details in the text that support the claim or an opinion.

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Why is a paired passage important?

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You can get information about the same topic through different genres and subgenres.

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What should you do second when you see a paired passage?

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Locate the second passage and the questions that go with it. Read the questions. Then read the passage. Next answer the questions that go with the second passage.

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What is a passage?

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A section of written text that conveys information or tells a story.

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What does it mean to analyze a passage?

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To examine the text closely to understand its meaning, structure, and purpose.

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What is the purpose of comparing paired passages?

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To understand different perspectives or approaches to the same topic.

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What is a genre?

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A category of literature characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

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What is a subgenre?

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A more specific category within a genre.