Nonfiction Terms

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What is a synonym?

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A word that means the same as another word.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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What could be a topic for a nonfiction book?

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A subject that is factual and informative, such as 'dogs'.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The controlling or overarching idea that states the main point the writer chooses to make.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What are text evidence/details?

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Important pieces of information that support the central idea of the text.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

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What is the main idea also known as?

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The central idea.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What is an antonym?

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A word that means the opposite of another word.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

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What is domain-specific vocabulary?

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Words and phrases that are specific to a particular field or subject.

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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

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What are supporting details?

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Facts or examples that help explain or support the central idea.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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What are text features?

Back

Elements such as headings, subheadings, and captions that help organize and present information.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

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What is a theme in nonfiction?

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The underlying message or main idea that the author wants to convey.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2