Notice and Note Nonfiction

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

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

Anchor Question: Why was this person quoted/cited?

All of the following are Nonfiction Signposts EXCEPT?

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

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

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.

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

What is Nonfiction?

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.

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

What does it mean to "notice and note"

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

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

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

How many signposts are there in Notice and Note Nonfiction?

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

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