My nonficiton notes

1. Nonfiction Or, reading about stuff in the real world by Mrs. W. Warren

4. Ways to Read Nonfiction 1. Preview the text: Look for clues in the title. 2. Scan the passage for topic sentences to make a rough outline for yourself of its main points. 3. Identify the writer’s purpose: What kind of nonfiction is it: is it trying to inform, persuade, describe, or entertain? 4. Evaluate the text: Is this unbiased (objective) or influenced by the writer’s opinions (subjective)? Can you find examples in the piece to support the author’s points? Is the writer knowledgeable about his/her topic? 5. Interpret the text: What is the message and how does the writer feel about the topic? 6. Extend the text: How does the information relate to your life and experiences? Do you both have something in common or have you felt the same way before? How can you use this information in life?