Unit 8 Reading For Information Unit 8 Notes
I. Text features A. Special design elements that help readers see useful information at a glance B. Some examples include: 1. title – describes the topic of the article 2. subheadings – identifies important information that the articles focuses on 3. caption – describes what is shown in a photograph 4. sidebar – provides additional information 5. boldfaced words – important words in bold print II. Main ideas A. Important ideas about a topic that a writer wants to convey to readers B. Topic sentence - often the main idea is stated in a topic sentence. C. Sometimes the main idea is implied, or not directly stated. Ask,” What do all of the supporting details add up to?” D. Supporting details – statistics or examples to further explain the main idea E. Taking notes – helps you keep track of the main idea in a text 1. outline 2. bulleted list 3. graphic organizer |
Main Idea and Details |
Nonfiction Selections
Super Croc Bird Brains
The First Emperor/Discovery and Excavation of Shi Huangdi's Tomb |
Argument and Persuasion Notes Argument/Persuasion
I. Argument a. a carefully stated claim supported by reasons and evidence b. claim – a writer’s position on a problem or an issue c. support – the reasons or evidence that help to prove the claim II. Persuasion A. persuasive techniques – specific methods that are used to sway your heart and mind 1. Appeals be Association a. bandwagon – taps into people’s desire to belong to a group b. testimonial – relies on the backing of a celebrity, an expert, or a satisfied customer 2. Emotional Appeals a. appeal to fear – makes people feel as if their safety, security, or health is in danger b. appeal to vanity – uses flattery to win people over 3. Loaded Language a. words with positive association – bring to mind something exciting, comforting, or desirable b. words with negative associations that call up unpleasant images, experiences, or feelings |