Reading Comprehension and Text Analysis

Mr. Carter introduces non-fiction reading strategies, emphasizing the importance of signposts to guide readers through texts. He explains the nature of non-fiction, its challenges, and how to identify contrasts and contradictions. The lesson encourages active reading and forming personal opinions.

What is the primary purpose of signposts in reading?

• To summarize the text

• To decorate the text

• To confuse the reader

• To guide the reader through the text

How is non-fiction different from fiction?

• Non-fiction is always written in first person

• Non-fiction is always about animals

• Non-fiction is based on real events

• Non-fiction is always a story

Which of the following is NOT an example of a non-fiction text?

• A science textbook

• A how-to manual

• A biography

• A fantasy novel

Why might reading non-fiction be challenging?

• It never has any pictures

• It is always too short

• It can reveal personal biases

• It is always written in a foreign language

What is the benefit of annotating a text?

• It reduces the text's length

• It makes the text more colorful

• It helps in understanding the text better

• It makes the text longer

What does the 'Contrast and Contradictions' signpost help identify?

• The author's favorite color

• Main ideas and inferences

• The number of pages in the text

• The author's age

Which word signals a contrast in a text?

• And

• Because

• Therefore

• Unlike

What is an inference?

• A random thought

• A direct quote from the text

• A conclusion based on evidence and prior knowledge

• A wild guess

What is the purpose of comparing and contrasting?

• To summarize the text

• To confuse the reader

• To make the text longer

• To find similarities and differences

How can a Venn diagram be used in reading?

• To draw pictures

• To find differences and similarities

• To write a story

• To calculate numbers