Non Fiction STAAR

How does the author’s use of language in paragraph 16 of the selection contribute to its tone?

• It conveys a sentimental feeling.

• It relays an element of sarcasm.

• It creates a sense of confidence.

• It communicates a disrespectful attitude.

A Non-Fiction passage is one that is....

• True

• False

• Long

• Short

An author’s Purpose for writing a passage will fall into which categories...

• Create, Articulate, Keep, or Educate (C.A.K.E.)

• Persuade, Inform, or Entertain (P.I.E.)

• Separate, Open, Dissect, or Articulate (S.O.D.A.)

• Separate, Win, Educate, Eliminate, or Train (S.W.E.E.T.)

What is a NONFICTION text?

• Writing that is created from the imagination

• Writing that is based on facts, real events, real people, and true stories.

Writing that is factual, true NOT made up or fictional

• autobiography

• fiction

• drama

• nonfiction

Writing that is factual, not creative or fictional. 

• opinion

• conflict

• nonfiction

• resolution

Created to inform, describe or explain

• Narrative Nonfiction

• Expository Nonfiction

In an informational text about hurricanes, which detail would most likely be included?

• A story about a family's experience during a hurricane

• The scientific explanation of how hurricanes form

• An argument about why hurricanes are becoming more frequent

• A description of the damage caused by a specific hurricane

IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA

• Sometimes clowns can mean serious bussiness.

• Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.

• Cowboys and Rodeo Clowns are constantly in danger.

• A Rodeo bull's attention is easily caught by Rodeo clowns.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete. 

• The pros live the good life.

• People like professional football players make a lot of money.

• Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.

• All of us can be professional athletes.