Unit 4

Front

informational text-

Back

a type of nonfiction writing that provides factual information about the natural or social world, aiming to educate readers by describing, explaining, or presenting facts in an objective and efficient manner.

Front

science fiction-

Back

stories that explore futuristic situations that might include advanced technology and space travel

Front

science features-

Back

the inherent characteristics of scientific knowledge itself.

Front

memoir-

Back

a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources.

Front

media-

Back

the collective channels and institutions- such as television, radio, newspapers, and the internet-used to communicate information and entertainment to a wide audience.

Front

infographic-

Back

a visual representation of data or complex information, using graphics, charts, and images to make complex ideas easier to understand quickly and clearly.

Front

reference material-

Back

provides background information, quick facts, and authoritative data, often in the form of books, encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, and other specialized documents, and is used for quick lookups or to gain foundational understanding of a topic rather than for in-depth research.

Front

argument-

Back

an author's central claim or position on an issue, supported by reasoning and evidence to persuade the reader to accept their viewpoint.

Front

blog-

Back

a regularly updated website or web page, typically one run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or conversational style.

Front

informational essay-

Back

a form of writing that aims to educate the reader on a specific topic by presenting well-researched facts, examples, and evidence in a clear, logical, and objective manner.