3rd Block Nonfiction Vocabulary Review

What does it mean to "analyze" a text?

• To summarize the main points

• To carefully examine something by breaking it down into smaller parts

• To quote a specific source of information

• To restate information in your own words

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

Which of the following is an example of a "primary source"?

• A textbook summary

• A scientist's original research notes

• A newspaper article

• A biography

What is the purpose of a "thesis" in writing?

• To provide a list of references

• To state the main argument or central claim

• To describe an image or chart

• To summarize the main points

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

How does "context" help in understanding a word or passage?

• By providing a summary

• By surrounding information that explains the meaning

• By quoting a source

• By listing main ideas

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the function of "headings" in a text?

• To provide a detailed explanation

• To organize sections of text and show main topics

• To offer a list of references

• To highlight key concepts in bold

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is the purpose of a "Compare and Contrast" text structure?

• To explain how one event leads to another

• To organize information in chronological order

• To show similarities and differences between two or more things

• To present a problem and its solution

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which text structure explains how one event or action leads to another?

• Chronological Order

• Cause and Effect

• Sequence

• Objective Summary

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What does a "Problem and Solution" text structure do?

• It describes the steps of a process

• It identifies a problem and explains possible solutions

• It presents information in a logical order

• It shows similarities and differences

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

How does a "Sequence" text structure present information?

• In a random order

• By showing how things happen step by step

• By comparing two or more things

• By identifying a problem and solution

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

What is an "Objective Summary"?

• A summary with personal opinions

• A fact-based overview focusing on main ideas

• A detailed explanation with emotional language

• A biased statement

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D