Informational Text - Unit 3

What is nonfiction based on?

• Imagination

• Opinions

• Facts and research

• Creative storytelling

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Which is NOT a characteristic of nonfiction writing?

• Based on real events

• Involves imaginary characters

• Relies on research

• Informs and educates

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is the main focus of history nonfiction?

• Instructing readers

• Reflecting on events

• Telling real people's stories

• Describing historical events

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Which nonfiction genre helps readers make positive changes in their lives?

• Biographies

• How-to

• Self-help

• History

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What's the difference between biographies and autobiographies?

• Biographies are about history, autobiographies are about individuals.

• Biographies are written by the subjects, autobiographies by others.

• Biographies are opinions, autobiographies are research-based.

• Biographies are fiction, autobiographies are true.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What type of nonfiction is often opinionated and humorous, reflecting on real-world events?

• History

• Journalism

• Textbooks

• Commentary

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which research method involves directly talking to people?

• Online research

• Print research

• Personal interviews

• Surveys

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the main purpose of academic textbooks in nonfiction writing?

• To entertain

• To tell real stories

• To teach something

• To provide classroom information

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is common in all nonfiction types?

• Based on imagination

• Involve fictional characters

• Relies on research and facts

• Meant to entertain

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which nonfiction genre teaches the reader how to do something?

• Biographies

• How-to

• Self-help

• History

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5