WorksheetsNonfiction signposts
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The best definition of nonfiction includes the word:
a)
True
b)
Real
c)
Not fake
d)
Not true
2.
The key word to find contrasts and contradictions is:
a)
Fake
b)
Nonfiction
c)
Difference
d)
Fiction
3.
When you're reading and you notice the author quoted a Voice of Authority, a Personal Perspective, or cited Other's Words:
a)
What surprised me?
b)
Word Gap
c)
Contrast/ Contradiction
d)
Quoted Words
4.
When you're reading and you notice specific numbers or amounts, you should ask yourself:
a)
What is the difference and why does it matter?
b)
Why did the author use those numbers or amounts?
c)
Why did the author say it like that?
d)
Why did this challenge, change, or confirm my thinking?
5.
When you're reading and the author uses a word or phrase you don't know, you should ask:
a)
Can I find clues in the sentence to help me understand the word?
b)
What is the difference and why does it matter?
c)
Does this surprise me?
d)
Why did the author quote this person?
6.
All students dress very casually is an example of:
a)
Numbers and stats
b)
Quoted words
c)
Word gap
d)
Absolute/ extreme language
7.
Contrasts and contradictions (differences in the text) can help you to find:
a)
The main idea
b)
Word gap
c)
Extreme/ absolute language
d)
3 big questions
8.
True or false: You should always try and define Word Gaps
a)
True
b)
False
9.
When you're reading and you notice the author uses language that leaves no doubt, exaggerates, or pushes to the limit
a)
Contrast/ contradictions
b)
Word Gap
c)
Numbers and stats
d)
Extreme or Absolute Language
10.
True or false: we should keep an open mind when reading nonfiction
a)
True
b)
False
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