non fiction packet
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Name: ________________
Course: _______
Nonfiction Texts & Research
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Narrative Nonfiction
•Literary Journalism
•Biography/Autobiography
•Memoir
•The Bible
•True stories happening to real people
Argumentative/ Persuasive Nonfiction
•Sways readers to one side of an issue
•Uses opinion
Informational/ Explanatory Nonfiction
•Hard news stories
•Travel books
•Cookbooks
•Clear and organized
•No opinion
Types of Nonfiction Writing
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Need help finding articles?
Google search:
USA Today
Christianity Today
The New York Times
The New Yorker
The Wall Street Journal
The Union Tribune (signonsandiego.com)
LA Times
San Diego Reader
Time Magazine
Outside Magazine
*Ask your parents if they have any newspapers you may look at/bring to school
…the articles are not required to be printed from an online source.
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Concept Map New Concept: Narrative Nonfiction
Example Sentence: Narrative nonfiction, also called literary journalism, blurs the lines between fiction and nonfiction writing.
Synonyms:
Literary journalism
Biography/autobiography
Memoir
Personal Essay
Creative non-fiction
The Bible
Essential Characteristics Purpose:
Examples
Non Examples
My Sentence:
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Concept Map New Concept: Argumentative/ Persuasive Nonfiction
Example Sentence: A writer who argues a position or takes a side on an issue uses argumentative or
persuasive writing to get his or her point across.
Synonyms:
Essential Characteristics Mixes facts with persuasive language and logical argument to sway readers to one side of an issue Purpose:
Examples
Political speeches
Law documents
Propaganda
Commercials
Any article or book that uses facts to back up a strong point of view
Non Examples
My Sentence:
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Concept Map New Concept: Expository/ Informational Nonfiction
Example Sentence: Expository/ Informational nonfiction includes no opinion from the writer, and it must be clear, organized and exhibit strong detail.
Synonyms:
Essential Characteristics Purpose:
Examples
Non Examples
My Sentence:
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Text
Structure
Definitions/
Notes
Signal
Words Visual
Description
For example, for instance,
characteristics include,
specifically, in addition
Sequence & Order
Before, in the beginning, to
start, first, next, finally, last, in the middle, in
the end
Cause &
Effect
Since, because, as a result, leads to,
then, consequently
Compare
& Contrast
Similarly, alike, same, just like, both, different,
unlike, in contrast, on the
other hand
Problem &
Solution
Problem, solution, issue,
cause, since, consequently, as a result, because of, due to, then
How nonfiction works are organized.....
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Analyzing Nonfiction Text Structures
1. First: Skim, scan, preview the text
2. Next, look at all the text features:
___________, ____________, ____________, ______________, ____________
3. Finally, ask yourself the following questions:
What is the author's purpose? ____________, ____________, ______________
(based on inferences* drawn from the text)
What is the subject or topic?
How is it organized?
Does it follow a timeline? Logical sequence, indicate a problem- solution?
Simple list of items? Comparison of two things? Cause and effect
relationship?
What type of signal words are used?
What sort of language or vocabulary do you see?
Which text structure does the author use?
When analyzing texts use these codes:
I = Inference (what inference is made? write in margin)
MI = Main Idea
C = Connections (within or outside the text)
? = Confused about something, have a question
word = (box it) unsure of meaning/definition
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Making Inferences Def: Using your personal knowledge (schema) + textual evidence
Why do we make inferences?
1. Understand the author's view on life or the world
2. Understand the meaning of words used in context
3. Recognize an author's bias
4. Determine the author's main idea
Read the example below and explain the story's message
Four Oxen and the Lion A lion used to prowl about a field in which four oxen used to dwell. Many a time he tried to attack them; but whenever he came near they turned their tails to one another, so that whichever way he approached them he was met by the horns of one of them. At last, however, they fell a-quarrelling among themselves, and each went off to pasture alone in a separate corner of the field. Then the lion attacked them one by one and soon made an end of all four.
Your understanding of the story's message. Use Textual evidence:
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1. Homework _______________ Browse USA Today, Christianity Today, the Union Tribune, the NY Times, or the Wall Street Journal. Then…
Spend 25-30 minutes reading articles that interest you. Then share one article with a parent, teacher, or tutor. After
they have read the article, discuss it together for at least 5 minutes. BRING PRINTED COPY INTO CLASS!
Consider as you discuss together:
What does the article explicitly say? What can you infer from what is not said?
What is the author’s point of view or purpose of writing? Does the author have an “agenda”?
What did you find interesting? Confusing?
What did you agree or disagree with?
Why might it be important to read the newspaper with a “Christian lens”?
2. Homework: _____________________ Browse USA Today, the Union Tribune, the NY Times, or the Wall Street Journal. Then:
Find one example of a “persuasive” article
Find one example of an “explanatory” article. Go back to your notes for guidance.
Then show both articles to a parent, tutor, or support teacher and explain how these two types of
expository texts are different.
When you have completed the above instructions, have that person sign below.
A note about plagiarism
Title of “Persuasive” article: __________________________________________________________________
Title of “Explanatory” article: ____________________________________________________________________
Source of articles: _________________________________________________
****Parent, Teacher, or Tutor Signature: _________________________________________
What print or online newspaper did you read? ________________________________________________
How many minutes did you read? ___________________________________
What is the title of the article that you shared? ____________________________________
Did you discuss that article with a parent, teacher or tutor? __________
****Parent, Teacher, or Tutor Signature: _________________________________________
Don’t forget
to get this
signed for
homework
credit!
Don’t forget
to get this
signed for
homework
credit!
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Is This Source Legit?
Finding Credible Sources
C Credibility
Is the author listed?
Are the author’s credentials listed?
How do you know they are an authority on the subject?
Are there spelling or grammatical errors?
A
Accuracy Is there a date for publication?
Is the information up-to-date?
Does the information agree with other sources?
Is the information complete?
Does the author acknowledge all viewpoints?
Is the information factual or opinion?
R Reasonableness
Is the author fair?
Is the author concerned with telling the truth?
Is it clear why the source was created?
What is the quality of the images?
S Support
Are all sources listed?
Can you contact the author for clarification?
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Understanding Nonfiction Text:
Title & Author:
SOURCE OF TEXT (magazine, newspaper, website, book, brochure, etc.):
Text Structure (description, sequence & order, compare & contrast, cause & effect,
problem/solution) & Purpose (inform, persuade, entertain)
Main idea (what is the passage mainly about?)
Provide Evidence (at least 3 specific
examples) (include details that support the main idea and /or text structure)
Additional text features (graphs, images, subtitles, captions, etc.)
How do these features help you understand the text?:
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Understanding Nonfiction Text:
Title & Author:
SOURCE OF TEXT (magazine, newspaper, website, book, brochure, etc.):
Text Structure (description, sequence & order, compare & contrast, cause & effect,
problem/solution) & Purpose (inform, persuade, entertain)
Main idea (what is the passage mainly about?)
Provide Evidence (at least 3 specific
examples) (include details that support the main idea and /or text structure)
Additional text features (graphs, images, subtitles, captions, etc.)
How do these features help you understand the text?:
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Understanding Nonfiction Text:
Title & Author:
SOURCE OF TEXT (magazine, newspaper, website, book, brochure, etc.):
Text Structure (description, sequence & order, compare & contrast, cause & effect,
problem/solution) & Purpose (inform, persuade, entertain)
Main idea (what is the passage mainly about?)
Provide Evidence (at least 3 specific
examples) (include details that support the main idea and /or text structure)
Additional text features (graphs, images, subtitles, captions, etc.)
How do these features help you understand the text?:
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Unit 5 Test Review:
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