Text Structure & Analysis Test - Open Note

Analyzing means to ...

• examine the text to understand what words means using context clues.

• examine thoroughly the text so the reader can determine the mood.

• examine the text to understand why people acted the way they did during the time period in which the text was written.

• examine text in detail for the purpose of explanation and interpretation.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What type of texts/media can be analyzed?

• Non-fiction only

• fiction only.

• short stories

• everything.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

The goal of analyzing text is to ...

• determine your reading skill.

• determine the author's message.

• determine the author's lifestyle.

• determine whether or not the text is true.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

How is text analyzed?

• by picking apart the text to determine how the writer conveys the message.

• by wasting time on your phone and not paying attention, then copying someone else's work.

• by skimming over the text headings to make an educated guess as to what the text means.

• by reading, taking notes, asking questions ... never mind, this isn't the right answer.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the first step in analyzing the text?

• Make like a tree and leave.

• Make observations about the text.

• Make assumptions about the text.

• Make notes on the text and the writer.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is step 2 in analyzing a text?

• Develop an idea.

• Develop an opinion.

• Develop a question.

• Develop a plan to not do any work in class and cheat off other people.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is step 3 in analyzing a text?

• Read the text.

• Interpret the text.

• Take notes on the text.

• Question the authenticity of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Step 4 of analyzing the text?

• Respond via email.

• Respond with an opinion.

• Re-read the text to better understand it.

• Respond in writing.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Text analysis is not ___________. Multiple interpretations exist for any text.

• black or white

• interesting.

• easy

• for everyone.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Literary Analysis is NOT ...

• Paraphrasing

• Fun.

• Summarizing

• for people who don't like to think.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3