Compare and Contrast Nonfiction

What are signal words?

• Words that tell us the type of text structure the text is written in

• Red, yellow, and green like a traffic signal

Which signal word is used to compare?

• similar

• different

• opposite

• but

What do we call the graphic organizer used to compare and contrast?

• 2 Circles

• Circle Chart

• Circle Diagram

• Venn Diagram

What is the difference between a biography and an autobiography?

• One is a folktale and one is not.

• One is fiction and the other is nonfiction.

• One is written by the person it is about and the other is written about a person.

• One is a book and one is an article.

What are some KEY WORDS you might find in a Compare and Contrast text?

• First, Next, Then, Last

• As a result, Solve, Answer, Therefore

• Different From, Similar to, However, Both

• Consequently, Because of, Therefore

What is the primary purpose of a nonfiction text?

• To entertain the reader with fictional stories

• To provide factual information and insights

• To explore imaginary worlds and characters

• To create suspense and mystery

Which of the following is a characteristic of nonfiction writing?

• It includes imaginary characters and events

• It is based on facts and real events

• It uses a rhyme scheme

• It is always written in first person

What is a memoir?

• A fictional story about a historical event

• A personal account of someone's life experiences

• A scientific report on a recent discovery

• A collection of poems

Which of the following is NOT a type of nonfiction?

• Biography

• Autobiography

• Fantasy novel

• Essay

What is the main difference between an essay and a report?

• An essay is always longer than a report

• A report is based on research and data, while an essay presents an argument or opinion

• An essay is written in first person, while a report is in third person

• A report is fictional, while an essay is nonfictional