Traits of Nonfiction Texts

Which of the following is a physical feature of nonfiction or informational texts?

• Metaphors

• Headings

• Rhymes

• Characters

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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 used in nonfiction texts to provide additional information about a photo?

• Captions

• Dialogues

• Subtitles

• Footnotes

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Which feature in nonfiction texts is used to highlight important terms, such as in a science or social studies textbook?

• Italics

• Underlining

• Bold words

• Quotation marks

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is the purpose of fact boxes in informational texts?

• To provide fictional stories

• To offer detailed explanations

• To present quick facts

• To list references

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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 of the following is an example of nonfiction?

• A novel

• A poem

• A news article

• A short story

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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

Where can nonfiction typically be found?

• Comic books

• Novels

• Newspapers

• Song lyrics

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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 one question a good reader asks when reading nonfiction to gain a better understanding?

• What surprised me?

• What is the author's favorite color?

• How long is the book?

• What is the price of the book?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which question helps a reader understand what the author assumes they already know?

• What is the author's name?

• What does the author think I already know?

• How many pages are in the book?

• What is the genre of the book?

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What should a reader consider to understand changes in their knowledge after reading?

• What is the book's publication date?

• What changed, challenged, or confirmed what I already knew about the topic?

• How many chapters are in the book?

• What is the author's writing style?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following is a signpost that a good reader notices in nonfiction to gain a better understanding?

• Contrasts and contradictions

• Fictional characters

• Imaginary settings

• Poetic 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