Genre Tour

What is one of the purposes of reading fiction?

• To learn historical facts

• To gain understanding of the human condition

• To study geographical locations

• To prepare for scientific experiments

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which of the following is a characteristic of fiction?

• Contains a theme

• Presents statistical data

• Offers step-by-step instructions

• Lists historical dates

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Fiction is typically organized in which of the following ways?

• Alphabetically

• Chronologically

• Narratively

• Topically

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is a key characteristic of argumentative texts?

• They tell a story to entertain the reader.

• They contain a claim that the writer wants to argue.

• They provide step-by-step instructions.

• They describe a person, place, thing, or idea.

What does an argumentative text aim to do with the reader?

• Inform the reader with unbiased facts.

• Persuade the reader to adopt a new hobby.

• Change the reader's mind about a topic.

• Provide a historical account of events.

When reading an argumentative text, what are readers expected to determine about the ideas and evidence presented?

• If they are based on the author's personal experiences.

• If they are logical and well-structured.

• If they are presented in chronological order.

• If they are based on popular opinion.

In an argumentative text, what are readers tasked with distinguishing?

• The genre and writing style of the text.

• The main characters and plot twists.

• What is fact and what is opinion.

• The setting and the mood of the text.

What is the purpose of reading informational text?

• To follow a narrative

• To gain knowledge

• To be entertained

• To learn a new language

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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 do readers interpret when reading informational text?

• Metaphors and similes

• Graphics and text structure

• Character development

• Plot twists

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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

Informational texts sometimes contain what type of knowledge?

• Common knowledge

• Expert knowledge

• Fictional knowledge

• Historical knowledge

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5