What is the purpose of expository nonfiction writing?

To explain, give information, or clarify a concept

To create a mood or recreate an event

To convince the reader to act or think in a particular way

What is a characteristic of descriptive nonfiction writing?

It includes sensory details to recreate a person or event

It convinces the reader to take action

What are the three main categories of bike races mentioned in the text? Bike racing combines strength, fitness, and coordination. There are three main categories: road races, track races, and off-road races.

Road races, track races, and off-road races

Sprint races, endurance races, and relay races

What advice is given for preparing for a bike race? If you are going to compete in a bike race, you will need to eat a good breakfast. You should eat toast, fruit, and some yogurt. Try to eat at least three hours before the race.

Eat toast, fruit, and yogurt at least 3 hours before the race

Practice daily for at least 2 hours

Drink plenty of water during the race

Wear bright-colored clothing for visibility

What sensory detail is described about bike racing in the text? Bike racing is an exciting sport. When cyclists are riding fast, there's always a "woosh" of air as the shiny bokes speed past the spectators.

The 'whoosh' of air as bikes speed past

The sound of cheering spectators

The smell of fresh grass on the track

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a diagram illustrating different types of nonfiction writing and their descriptions?

To show the various forms of nonfiction writing and explain what each type is about.

To compare fiction and nonfiction writing styles.

To list famous nonfiction authors and their works.

To provide a timeline of nonfiction writing history.

What is the purpose of the 'Table of Contents' in a nonfiction text?

To note the names of each chapter or section and give page numbers

To provide a summary of the entire book

To explain the meaning of difficult words

To highlight important sentences in the text

What is the role of 'Graphics' in a nonfiction text?

To help the reader understand the topic more deeply through charts, graphs, or illustrations

To provide page numbers for each section

To highlight important words in the text

To summarize the main idea of the text

What does 'Special Print' in a nonfiction text indicate?

Words that are in bold print, italics, or underlined to show their importance

The title of the book or section

The page numbers of each chapter

Illustrations that explain the text

How does a 'Heading' help the reader in a nonfiction text?

It explains what each section of the text is about

It provides the page numbers for each chapter

It highlights important words in the text

What is the purpose of illustrations or photographs in a text?

To show readers exactly what something looks like

To provide definitions for words in the text

To help the reader understand where a place is located

To provide additional or in-depth information

What do captions provide in a text?

Information about a photograph or illustration

Definitions for words in the text

Names of parts of a diagram, photo, or illustration

Additional or in-depth information

What is the function of a sidebar in a text?

To provide additional or more in-depth information

To provide definitions for words in the text

To show readers exactly what something looks like

To help the reader understand where a place is located

How do maps help readers in a text?

By helping the reader understand where a place is located

By providing definitions for words in the text

By showing readers exactly what something looks like

By providing additional or in-depth information

What do labels tell in a diagram, photo, or illustration?

Names of parts of a diagram, photo, or illustration

Definitions for words in the text

Additional or in-depth information

Information about a photograph or illustration

What does a glossary provide in a text?

Definitions for the words in the text

Information about a photograph or illustration

Names of parts of a diagram, photo, or illustration

Additional or in-depth information

What is the following IS MOST LIKELY the of a nonfiction text about George Washington Carver?

Scientist - Botanist - Chemist - Inventor

Based on what we know about captions, what is MOST LIEKY the caption next to George Washington Carver's photograph say?

"When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world."

Scientist - Botanist - Chemist - Inventor

What is the purpose of crop rotation, as explained in the text? He know that when southern farmers grew cotton year after year, it depleted the soil of nutrients. That's when Carver introduced the idea of crop rotation to the farmers. He showed them how rotating the crops enriched the soil. With Carver's research, farmers in the south became more successful.

To enrich the soil and make crops more successful

To grow peanuts more efficiently

To reduce the need for farming tools

To increase the number of crops grown in a year

Which of the following products did George Washington Carver make from peanuts?

Peanut butter, mayonnaise, and buttermilk

Peanut butter, mayonnaise, and rubber

Peanut butter, shoe polish, and ink

Peanut butter, ink, and fertilizers

What is one of George Washington Carver's famous quotes mentioned in the text?

"When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world."

"The soil is the foundation of all life."

What is the meaning of the word "botany" as defined in the Key Words section?

A substance that provides nourishment

The process of enriching the soil

The rotation of crops to improve soil health

What is George Washington Carver's legacy, as described in the text? George Washington Carver was the "farmer's best friend." His scientific innovations and ideas helped many farmers. He believed that sharing his ideas was more important than getting rich. He didn't even patent most of his discoveries. George passed away on January 5th, 1943. Today, he is one of the most famous people in American history.

He became known as the "farmer's best friend" for his contributions to agriculture.

He was the first African American to attend Iowa State University.

He invented over 300 products from peanuts.

He was invited by Booker T. Washington to teach at Tuskegee.

What is the purpose of the sidebar in the nonfiction text?

To highlight key words and their definitions

To provide a summary of George Washington Carver's life

To explain the process of crop rotation

To list the products made from peanuts

What is the function of the graphic illustration labeled "The Peanut Plant"?

To illustrate the parts of a peanut plant

To show the products made from peanuts

To explain the process of crop rotation

To describe George Washington Carver's experiments

What is the purpose of the "Problem/Solution" text structure in nonfiction writing?

To introduce a problem and present one or more solutions

To describe a person, place, or thing in detail

To show similarities and differences between two subjects

To explain events in chronological order

What does the "Compare and Contrast" text structure focus on?

Showing similarities and differences between two subjects

Describing a person, place, or thing in detail

Explaining the steps to follow in order to do something

Showing how one event leads to another

How does the "Description" text structure help the reader?

By helping the reader visualize information using the five senses

By organizing events in the order they occurred

By comparing two subjects to find similarities and differences

By presenting a problem and offering solutions

What is the main focus of the "Chronological Order" text structure?

To explain the steps to follow in order to do or make something

To describe a person, place, or thing in detail

To show similarities and differences between two subjects

To introduce a problem and present solutions

What is the 'topic' of a text?

The writer's reason for writing the text

A personal and unreasonable judgment

A first-hand account of an event

What is the 'author's purpose' in a text?

The writer's reason for writing the text

The writer's perspective on the subject

A description by a person not at the event

Information that expands the main idea

Which of the following best defines 'bias'?

A personal and often unreasonable judgment or prejudice

A first-hand account of an event

The writer's most important message about the topic

Information that expands the main idea

What is a 'primary source'?

A first-hand account (most reliable)

A description by a person not at the event

The writer's perspective on the subject

What is the 'main idea' of a text?

The writer's most important message about the topic

The writer's reason for writing the text

A personal and unreasonable judgment

A description by a person not at the event

What does 'supporting details' refer to in a text?

Information that expands the main idea

The writer's perspective on the subject

A first-hand account of an event

What is the 'author's position' in a text?

The writer's perspective on the subject

The writer's reason for writing the text

A description by a person not at the event

What is a 'secondary source'?

A description by a person usually not at the event (less reliable)

A first-hand account (most reliable)

The writer's most important message about the topic

Information that expands the main idea

How do you know that this story is real?

It is from the Chicago Tribune, which is a reputable source.

I like Loyola. My cousin went there.

What is a warning sign that a website might NOT have trustworthy information?

It is not clear who the author is

the information comes from a well-known newspaper

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of informative nonfiction?

To entertain the reader

To provide factual information

To tell fictional stories

To confuse the audience

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of literary nonfiction?

Textbooks

Maps

Autobiographies

Brochures

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between informative nonfiction and literary nonfiction?

Informative nonfiction is fictional, while literary nonfiction is real.

Informative nonfiction provides factual information, while literary nonfiction is both informative and entertaining.

Informative nonfiction is entertaining, while literary nonfiction is factual.

Informative nonfiction includes essays, while literary nonfiction includes maps.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of nonfiction writing focuses on one topic and aims to inform or persuade?

Interview

Article

Biography

Textbook

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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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a biography?

A true story about a person's life told by that person

A fictional story about someone's life

A true story about a person's life told by someone else

A short nonfiction piece about a topic

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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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of nonfiction writing is a conversation between two people where questions and answers are exchanged?

Essay

Interview

Article

Autobiography

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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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of a textbook?

To entertain readers with stories

To provide a reference organized by topic

To persuade readers to take action

To share personal life experiences

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Nonfiction Unit Terms

What is the main purpose of informative nonfiction?

Which of the following is an example of literary nonfiction?

What is the difference between informative nonfiction and literary nonfiction?

Which type of nonfiction writing focuses on one topic and aims to inform or persuade?

What is a biography?

Which type of nonfiction writing is a conversation between two people where questions and answers are exchanged?

What is the main purpose of a textbook?

What is the purpose of expository nonfiction writing?

Which type of nonfiction writing is used to convince the reader to act or think in a particular way?

What is a characteristic of descriptive nonfiction writing?

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