Non-Fiction Vocabulary

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Text Structure: Description

Back

Uses words like for example, specifically, for instance.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What do context clues help you figure out?

Back

The meaning of unknown words.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What text structure uses these words: problem, issue, cause, since, consequently, therefore, as a result, because of, leads to, due to, solve, so, then?

Back

Problem and Solution.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is the main idea?

Back

What the whole article is about (a sentence).

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

Do text structures help the reader understand the author's view?

Back

True.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What is a non-fiction text?

Back

A text that provides factual information about real events, people, or concepts.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What is the purpose of a heading in a non-fiction text?

Back

To indicate the main topic or section of the text.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What are context clues?

Back

Hints or suggestions in the text that help readers understand the meaning of unknown words.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is a summary?

Back

A brief statement that presents the main points of a text.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is the difference between fact and opinion?

Back

A fact is a statement that can be proven true, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6