Nonfiction Reading Comprehension

Which sentence best describes a difference between the nonfiction text "Immigrants Today" and the poem "Eyes of an Immigrant"?

• The poem describes what a refugee is, while the nonfiction text does not. 

• The nonfiction text discusses the journey, while the poem does not. 

• The nonfiction text describes the hardships of immigrants, while the poem describes the process immigrants must go through.

• The nonfiction text consist of factual information, while the poem allows for a deeper understanding of an immigrants experience.

The word controversial in paragraph 1 of "Immigrants Today" means

• To agree on an issue.

• To disagree on a solution.

• Different topics.

• To be confusing.

What is the best summary for the selection "Immigrants Today?"

• Immigrants today must undergo a medical examination. They must also undergo an interview and have their paperwork inspected. Even though it is a confusing process, people still want to come to America, just as they have for thousands of years.

• Immigration today is controversial and confusing. In the 1900's immigrants took an examination and once they passed they could start their life in America. Today their are categories that immigrants must fit into. Some immigrants ask to come to America as refugees. Others seek permanent citizenship. This allows immigrants to get their green cards. Even though it is a confusing process, people still want to come to America.

• Immigrants often ask America if they can come to the country as a refugee. They must apply with America before leaving their home country. Once they are approved, refugees need to find funds to get from their home to America. After coming to America refugees get help with housing, schools, and how to navigate in America.

• Immigration today is controversial and confusing. In the early 1900's once immigrants passed the Ellis Island examination they were able to start their life in America. It was hard work and many people returned home.

In paragraph 3, the details about the refugee process supports the idea that

• being a refugee is easier than trying to become a citizen.

• there is an examination and inspection process. 

• this is a category that immigrants fall into.

• becoming a refugee is a lengthy process as well. 

In non-fiction, you should always:

• preview the text first.

• find the setting and problem.

• number the stanzas.

• identify the problem.

Non-fiction is a text that is _____.

• fake

• false

• real

• made up

Non-fiction text can be opinionated.

• True

• False

Non fiction books __________________.

• tell a story.

• give the reader information about a topic.

• always have illustrations.

• teach you a lesson.

What is non-fiction?

• The author writes about actual persons, places and events.

• The writer make up their own facts.

• The writer may also include characters to tell a story.

• The write tries tries to tell a lesson through analogy.

What is an "encyclopedia"?

• A type of novel

• A book giving information on many subjects

• A diary

• A collection of poems