Exploring Nonfiction Genres for Young Readers

What is the primary purpose of nonfiction writing?

• To entertain

• To confuse

• To mislead

• To inform

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which genre of nonfiction shares a person's point of view on other people, places, or events?

• News Article

• Biography

• Autobiography

• Editorial

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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

What is the main purpose of a brochure?

• To persuade or inform

• To confuse

• To mislead

• To entertain

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which genre of nonfiction typically includes warnings, results, and events that may lead to different outcomes?

• How-To Article

• Feature Article

• Cause and Effect Essay

• Journal

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a key characteristic of correspondence or letters?

• They are always handwritten

• They are written in third person

• They include dates, addresses, and salutations

• They are always formal

What is the purpose of an editorial?

• To inform

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To confuse

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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

Which genre of nonfiction is organized alphabetically and contains brief information on many topics?

• Encyclopedia

• Feature Article

• How-To Article

• Journal

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the main purpose of a news article?

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To inform

• To confuse

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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

What is a key feature of a persuasive essay?

• It provides multiple solutions to a problem

• It is always written in first person

• It motivates the reader to share the author's opinion

• It contains step-by-step instructions

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

What is the purpose of a research report?

• To persuade

• To entertain

• To confuse

• To inform