The following is a list of the notes that we took in class today on comprehending non-fiction writing. If you were absent, be sure to copy these notes and place them in the literary notes section of your portfolio.
COMPREHENDING NONFICTION
Key Concept: Use general reading strategies to lean more about the author's ide4as in a text.
* ESTABLISH A PURPOSE FOR READING: Before you begin reading, decide why you are reading the material. Once you have established your purpose, look for information and other details in your reading that support this purpose.
* IDENTIFY MAIN POINTS AND DETAILS: The main points are the most important ideas in the work. Details are facts and examples used to support each main point.
* IDENTIFY RELATIONSHIPS: As you read, determine the relationships between the ideas and events in the text. Some common relationships include sequence, part to whole, order of importance, cause and effect, comparison and contrast, and spatial order.
* INTERPRET: State in your own words what you have read, to better understand the work.
* RESPOND: Think about what the author has said and how you personally feel about the topic. Also, consider how you may apply this knowledge to your life.
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didnt take too long to copy. only about 5-10 minutes
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