Exploring Signposts in Fiction Reading

What is the primary purpose of signposts in reading?

• To make reading more enjoyable

• To help readers understand and interpret the text

• To increase reading speed

• To memorize the text

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What should you do when you notice a 'Contrast and Contradictions' signpost?

• Ignore it

• Write it down

• Stop and ask why the character is acting differently

• Predict the ending of the story

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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

How can identifying 'Contrast and Contradictions' help you?

• It increases reading speed

• It helps in memorizing the text

• It helps in predicting the plot and understanding the character

• It makes the story more interesting

What is a 'Tough Question' signpost?

• A question that the character asks themselves which is difficult

• A question that the reader asks

• A question that is easy to answer

• A question that has no answer

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What should you do when you encounter a 'Tough Question' signpost?

• Skip it

• Write it down

• Stop and ask what the question makes you wonder about

• Predict the ending of the story

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is an 'Aha Moment' signpost?

• When a character realizes or understands something suddenly

• When a character asks a tough question

• When a character contradicts themselves

• When a character gives advice

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is a 'Word from the Wiser' signpost?

• When a character gives advice to another character

• When a character asks a tough question

• When a character realizes something

• When a character contradicts themselves

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What should you do when you notice an 'Again and Again' signpost?

• Stop and ask why it keeps showing up

• Predict the ending of the story

• Write it down

• Ignore it

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is a 'Memory Moment' signpost?

• When a character realizes something

• When a character asks a tough question

• When a character gives advice

• When the author gives a flashback

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What should you ask yourself when you encounter a 'Memory Moment' signpost?

• Why is this memory important?

• What will happen next?

• Why is the character acting differently?

• What is the theme of the story?

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9