What is the first step in reading a text according to the notes?

Study the structure and organization.

As per the notes, what is the final step in reading a text effectively?

Draw conclusions by asking questions of the text.

Study the structure and organization.

What should you do to identify the author's purpose in a text?

Read critically, analyze the language, consider the tone, and look for persuasive elements

Focus on the images and graphics only

Translate the text into another language

What is the purpose of an author when writing nonfiction?

To persuade, inform, or entertain

To comment on the human condition

What should you do after reading each paragraph of a non-fiction text to better understand the main idea?

Stop to summarize what you read.

Write a detailed essay about the paragraph.

Move on to the next paragraph immediately.

Discuss the paragraph with a peer.

When reading a non-fiction text, what should you highlight or underline?

The details that best support who and what the text is about.

Only the first sentence of each paragraph.

Random sentences that seem interesting.

What is the purpose of identifying who and what the text is about in a non-fiction piece?

To find the main idea and understand what the author wants us to know.

To memorize the text for a test.

To translate the text into another language.

What is the main idea of the text?

Finding what works best for you in the morning can improve your overall well-being and productivity.

Having a cup of coffee is the best way to start your day.

Reducing stress is not related to your morning routine.

It is important to wake up early to have a productive day.

How does the text structure help readers to comprehend the main idea or theme in nonfiction texts?

By organizing the information by sequence, cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, or arguments & counterarguments

By providing a lot of dialogue and description

By telling the story in a linear fashion with flashbacks and foreshadowing

What is a characteristic of text structure in fiction?

It often contains dialogue, narration, description, and can include flashbacks, foreshadowing, or parallel plots

It includes arguments and counterarguments

It is organized by sequence, cause and effect, compare and contrast

It solely focuses on presenting facts in a logical order

What should you look for to understand patterns in an author's writing according to the learning material?

The author's use of words, phrases, and literary devices

The publishing date of the text

According to the learning material, what should be considered to determine the feeling and atmosphere of a text?

The number of characters in the text

What aspect of language should be paid attention to for understanding symbolism in a text, as per the learning material?

Figurative language and symbolism

Why is it important to consider the context when reading?

Context helps to understand the emotions being discussed.

Context is not important in reading comprehension.

Context only matters when reading fiction.

Context is only useful for finding grammatical errors.

What might a reader have to do when the context is not clear?

Do some digging to find the context needed.

Ignore the unclear parts and continue reading.

Guess the meaning of unfamiliar terms.

Focus only on the people involved in the text.

What does context refer to in a story?

The background information or circumstances needed to understand the story

The plot and main characters in the story

The moral or lesson that the story teaches

The setting and time period of the story

Which factors can context involve?

Cultural, historical, and ideological factors

Grammatical, syntactical, and phonetic factors

Psychological, emotional, and personal factors

Geographical, astronomical, and mathematical factors

When considering the social context of a story, which aspect is NOT typically analyzed?

The type of society the characters live in

The social issues present during the author's life

The type of society the author lived in

What question would you ask to understand the historical context of a story?

What is the time period of the story?

What are the main characters' names?

What type of food do characters eat in the story?

What is the author's writing style?

Which of the following is NOT a cultural aspect to consider when analyzing a text?

The clash between different sports teams

The language spoken by the characters

The lifestyle depicted in the story

What does analyzing the ideological context of a text involve?

Understanding the author's implicit messages about beliefs and norms

Identifying the visible aspects of the story

Focusing on the physical appearance of characters

Examining the grammar and vocabulary used in the text

What are the components of plot and conflict mentioned in the notes?

Exposition, inciting incident, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, internal vs. external

Introduction, buildup, climax, twist, and conclusion

Beginning, middle, end, and epilogue

Setup, confrontation, and resolution

How does the text's setting help to develop the mood and theme of the piece?

By describing the environment in which the characters interact

By providing a historical background of the author

By outlining the plot of the story

By explaining the motivations of the characters

Why does the author structure the text in the way he/she has chosen?

To emphasize certain aspects of the story

To create a chronological sequence of events

To compare and contrast different characters

In what ways does the historical context of the time period influence the author's writing?

By affecting the author's choice of language and themes

By determining the genre of the text

By influencing the length of the text

By dictating the specific characters in the story

What effect do the author's style (language, word choice, and grammar) have on the overall impact of the text?

It shapes the reader's interpretation and understanding

It affects the readability of the text

It dictates the specific events in the plot

How does the text's setting in a dystopian city in America help to develop the mood and theme of the piece?

It contributes to a bleak and oppressive atmosphere that reinforces the theme.

It highlights the technological advancements of the city.

It creates a sense of hope and optimism.

It has no significant impact on the mood or theme.

What effect does the author's use of "slang" and colloquial and vernacular speech have on the overall impact of the text?

It adds authenticity and relatability to the text, engaging the reader.

It makes the text difficult to understand and follow.

It alienates readers who are not familiar with the slang.

It has no effect on the reader's perception of the text.

Texts Quiz

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CCSS

RI.11-12.10, RL.8.3, RL.11-12.2

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are texts?

Only written words in a book

Anything that conveys a set of meanings to the person who examines it

Only digital information on computers

Only spoken words during a conversation

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a characteristic of a text?

It must be in a printed format

It cannot be interpreted

It can be "read" or interpreted

It only refers to academic books

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is not a form of text?

Movie

Graphic Novel

Journal Entry

All of these are texts

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a graphic novel?

A collection of photographs

A written diary or personal reflections

A book made up of comic content

A long written work of fiction

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is text analysis?

The process of writing a text to express ideas.

The process of examining a text to extract meaningful insights.

The process of editing a text to correct grammar.

The process of summarizing a text to shorten its length.

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does text analysis involve?

Translating a text into another language.

Breaking down a text into its smaller parts to determine how the author created meaning.

Memorizing the content of a text.

Comparing a text to other texts.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the goal of analyzing texts?

To simplify the text for younger readers.

To critique the author's writing style.

To peel back the layers to uncover the deeper meaning and text structure.

To prepare the text for publication.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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Texts Quiz

47 questions

What are texts?

Which of the following is a characteristic of a text?

Which of the following is not a form of text?

What is a graphic novel?

What is text analysis?

What does text analysis involve?

What is the goal of analyzing texts?

What is the first step in reading a text according to the notes?

What do the notes suggest is important to do when reading a text to understand it better?

As per the notes, what is the final step in reading a text effectively?

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