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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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

• sometimes

• without question

• always

• never

• all

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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?

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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

• Contrast and Contradictions

• Memory Moment

• Quoted Words

• Central Idea

• Word Gaps

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

"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

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

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?

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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?

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6