Notice and Note Nonfiction

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

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

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

All of the following are Nonfiction Signposts EXCEPT?

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

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

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

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

What is Nonfiction?

One of the "Big Questions" for Nonfiction signposts: What did the author think I _______ knew?

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

Anchor Question: Why was this person quoted/cited?

One of the "Big Questions" for Nonfiction signposts: What _________ me?

Using Signposts in Nonfiction leads to all of the following EXCEPT:

How many signposts are there in Notice and Note Nonfiction?

What does it mean to "notice and note"

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

How many "Big Questions" are there for Nonfiction Signposts?

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

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

All of the following are Nonfiction Signposts EXCEPT?

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?

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

One of the "Big Questions" for Nonfiction signposts: What challenged, _______, or confirmed what I knew?