Non-Fiction Sign Post Quiz

Contrast and Contradictions in non fiction texts is when the author...

• uses specific numbers or provides statistical information.

• chooses to quote someone else's words.

• compares two things that are different or includes something that goes against what you already know.

• uses language that is extreme or absolute.

Select the word below that is NOT a clue for the extreme or absolute language signpost.

• sometimes

• without question

• always

• never

• all

When you notice a contrast or contradiction in the text you should stop and ask yourself what is the difference and...

• why does it matter?

• what does it add?

• how does it show us the author's bias?

Select the 3 examples of the five non-fiction signposts below.

• Contrast and Contradictions

• Memory Moment

• Quoted Words

• Central Idea

• Word Gaps

"The average American generates nearly 4.5 pounds of trash a day" is an example of which signpost?

• Word Gaps

• Numbers and Statistics

• Quoted Words

• Extreme or Absolute Language

When I notice quoted words in a non fiction text I need to stop and ask myself...

• Why did the author use this language?

• Do I know this word from somewhere else?

• Why was this person quoted and what does it add?

• What is the difference and why does it matter?

When I am reading a non fiction text and I notice a word gap, or when the author uses a word I do not know I can stop and ask myself these 3 questions...

• Do I know this word from someplace else?

• Should I just stop reading the text now that I don't know this word?

• Does this word seem like technical talk for this topic?

• Can I find clues in the sentence/paragraph that will help me understand the word?

My mother always said to us: 'This is not the way things are supposed to be, this is not the way the world is supposed to be.'" is an example of which non fiction signpost?

• Quoted Words

• Numbers and Statistics

• Contrast and Contradictions

• Extreme or Absolute Language

Select everything that should be included in a response to this sample question:

"In paragraphs 3-6, the author uses a series of specific numbers and statistics to provide information. Why did they use these amounts? Use evidence from the text to support your response."

• A clear explanation of why the author included those numbers or statistics that relates to authors purpose, point of view, or central idea.

• Evidence of numbers and statistics from paragraph 10

• Complete sentences with proper spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.

• Evidence of numbers and statistics from paragraphs 3-6

Extreme or absolute language is often used by an other to make an exaggerated, overblown, and often untrue claim that shows the reader the author's bias.

• True

• False