Exploring Nonfiction Signposts in Literature

The video tutorial introduces a reading strategy called 'Notice and Note Non-Fiction Signposts'. It explains five key signposts: Contrasts and Contradictions, Extreme or Absolute Language, Numbers and Statistics, Quoted Words, and Word Gaps. Each signpost helps readers analyze texts by understanding the author's intent and reacting personally. Examples are provided for each signpost to illustrate their application in non-fiction reading. The tutorial emphasizes personalizing learning and encourages students to apply these signposts in their reading assignments.

What is one of the main purposes of non-fiction signposts?

• To provide a summary of the text

• To assist readers in analyzing the text with their own reactions

• To help readers understand the plot

• To list all the characters in the text

What does the signpost 'Contrasts and Contradictions' (C&C) help you identify?

• When there are numbers and statistics in the text

• When the author quotes someone

• When there is a difference between what you know and what the author shows

• When the author uses extreme language

What should you do when you find a C&C in the text?

• Highlight the text

• Write a summary of the text

• Answer the anchor question about the difference and its importance

• Ignore it

What is the abbreviation for the signpost 'Extreme or Absolute Language'?

• C&C

• QW

• NS

• EL

Why might an author use extreme language?

• To confuse the reader

• To list facts

• To provide a neutral perspective

• To shock the reader and emphasize a point

What does the signpost 'Numbers and Statistics' (NS) help you identify?

• Personal opinions

• Quotations from experts

• Contradictions in the text

• Data, facts, and evidence

What is the anchor question for the signpost 'Quoted Words' (QW)?

• What is the difference between what the author shows and what I know?

• Why did the author quote or cite this other person?

• Why does the author use extreme language?

• Why did the author use this word?

What does the signpost 'Word Gaps' (WG) help you identify?

• Words or phrases you don't know

• Extreme language

• Numbers and statistics

• Quoted words

What should you do when you encounter a word gap?

• Guess its meaning

• Skip the word

• Use context clues and prior knowledge to understand it

• Ignore it

Why are non-fiction signposts useful?

• They list all the characters in the text

• They help you memorize the text

• They provide a summary of the text

• They help you personalize your learning and analysis