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Non-Fiction

Non-Fiction. I/E 1/3/2012. What is Non-Fiction? . Writing based upon factual information. NOTHING MADE UP. Post-its activity: Number the post-its 1-3: #1: what do you already KNOW about non-fiction #2: what do you WANT to know about non-fiction

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Non-Fiction

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  1. Non-Fiction I/E 1/3/2012

  2. What is Non-Fiction? • Writing based upon factual information. NOTHING MADE UP. • Post-its activity: • Number the post-its 1-3: • #1: what do you already KNOW about non-fiction • #2: what do you WANT to know about non-fiction • #3: what do you think we will LEARN about non-fiction

  3. Text Features • Non-fiction text will feature one or more of the following features: • Subheadings • Bullets • Fonts • White space • Charts • Diagrams • Labels • Pictures • Captions

  4. Non-Fiction Purpose • When you are reading a non-fiction selection, think PIE • Persuade • Inform • Entertain • One of these three will ALWAYS be the purpose • Sometimes a reading may have more than one purpose.

  5. Persuade • This is when the author is trying to convince you to do or believe something. • The readings mostly contain the opinion from the author’s point of view based from factual information • Point of view: an opinion of how the author sees things. • Types: • Essay’s trying to get you to get you to change your feelings towards a topic • Letters • Newspaper articles (letter to the editor)

  6. THINK-PAIR-SHARE • Think: What is the best candy bar in the entire world? Be prepared to give three reasons why it’s the best. • Pair: Tell the neighbor next to you. THIS TIME IS FOR TELLING ONLY, NOT FOR ARGURING. • Share: Let us know what you’re thinking!

  7. Inform • When a reading gives you information about a certain person, topic, or event. • Text could also be used to give you step by step instructions (this is called an expository reading) • Examples: • Biographies • Textbooks • Cookbooks/recipes **ochocinco uses twitter to connect with fans**

  8. Entertain • Giving you facts about a topic through a story format, or anything that keeps the reader hooked • Types: • Stories • Commercials • TV Shows **Show “Peyton Manning World Class**

  9. How do I know what it’s purpose is? • There are two ways to find out what the purpose of non-fiction readings: • THESIS STATEMENT: • Located in the last sentence of the first paragraph. • Tells the reader the point of view of the author. • TOPIC SENTENCE: • Usually located in the beginning of the first paragraph. • Lets the reader know what they will be reading about. • **Both will set the tone as to how we should read the article**

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