Notice and Note Nonfiction Signposts Introduction

Open Ended

1.What is the difference (contrast)?

2.Why does it matter?

Open Ended

1.What word choice is extreme or absolute?

2.Why did the author say it like that?

Open Ended

1.What numbers or amounts do you see?

2.Why did the author use those numbers or amounts?

Open Ended

1.Who is quoted?

2.Why did the author quote or cite this person?

Multiple Choice

1. What is the meaning of the bolded word?

   Phil and Dave were raring to get off to the mountains; they packed up their ski gear and climbed into the van with alacrity.

• hesitation in planning
• eagerness or willingness to do something
• indifference towards skiing
• reluctance to leave

Multiple Choice

2. What is the meaning of the bolded word?

1. She was slow to recover from her illness; even a short walk to the window would enervate her.

• enhance or improve
• energize or invigorate
• weaken or drain energy

Draw

1.Highlight the clues in each sentence that help you determine the meaning of the word.