Non Fiction Texts

What is the definition of an 'Autobiography'

• A story that a person writes about his/her life.

• A poem with 14 lines.

• A recipe on how to make a sandwich.

• An instruction manual on building a LEGO set.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

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CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is the difference between a fiction and non-fiction text?

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A non-fiction text is based on ____________ events.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

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A good strategy for finding main idea in a non-fiction text is

• closing your eyes and counting to ten

• finding the what? and so what?

• reading the first sentence

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

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How do you feel about finding main idea in a non-fiction text?

• I'm great at this

• I'd like more practice with this

• I am really struggling with this

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CCSS.RI.3.2

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The What? in the What/So What strategy is--

• the author's topic

• the name of the author

• a picture from the article

• a detail you read

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3D

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

What is the What? or topic of this paragraph?

• Keeping promises

• Regular habits

• Trying your best

• Hanging out

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What is the primary purpose of a non-fiction text?

• To entertain the reader with imaginative stories

• To provide factual information and insights

• To explore fictional worlds and characters

• To create suspense and mystery

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CCSS.RI.2.5

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Which of the following is a characteristic of non-fiction texts?

• They are always written in first person

• They include factual and real information

• They are always written in past tense

• They focus on fictional characters

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CCSS.RI.2.5

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What is a biography?

• A fictional story about a person's life

• A factual account of a person's life written by someone else

• A collection of poems

• A scientific report

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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