Notice and Note Nonfiction Review

Which Signpost? An author uses numbers, number words, and amounts

Which Signpost? An author uses a word or phrase you do not know

Which Signpost? An author uses language that leaves no doubt, exaggerates, or pushes the limit

Anchor Questions: Why did the author use those numbers and amounts?

All of the following are Nonfiction Signposts EXCEPT?

What is Nonfiction?

Although their size can be very intimidating, the giraffe is actually a very gentle and social animal.

Anchor Question: What is the difference and why does it matter?

Anchor Question: Why did the author say it like that?

All of the following are Nonfiction Signposts EXCEPT?

Equus quagga is the scientific name for an animal many of know by a different name...

There are now 41,415 endangered species, and 16,306 of them are endangered species threatened with extinction.

What does it mean to "notice and note"

Which Signpost? An author shows you a difference between what you know & what is happening

If we do not take better care of our planet, ALL animals will be extinct, WIPED OFF THE FACE OF THE EARTH.

Anchor Question: Why was this person quoted/cited?

Which Signpost? An author quotes people to help make the text more interesting or prove a point

"You can usually train a wild animal but never tame a wild animal, ever," according to famous zoologist Jack Hanna.

How many signposts are there in Notice and Note Nonfiction?

Anchor Question: Can I find context clues to help me understand the word?