Answer Key
Part 1: Reading Fiction
What is fiction?
Fiction can be based on real people, events, and time but the character and settings are invented.
What are some types of fiction?
Some types of fiction are plays, poetry, short stories, and novels.
What is reading power?
Reading power is a technique used while reading fiction to get a better understanding of the book.
Name and give a short definition of each type of reading power:
Visualizing- creating mental images from what you have read.
Questioning- asking question about a character or what has happened in the story.
Connecting- relating to something in your life, the world, or another book.
Inferring- finding the real meaning behind a text.
Transforming- to change your thoughts about something or someone because of the book.
Part 2: Reading Non-Fiction
What is Non-Fiction?
Non-Fiction is based on real people, events, and time.
What are some types of Non-Fiction?
Some types of non-fiction are expository: textbooks ,Narrative:true stories, and Persuasive: opinionated writing, news, and documentaries.
What should you look for when reading a textbook?
When reading a textbook you should look for the main idea, images, and definitions of important words.
What are some good techniques to use while reading a textbook?
Some good techniques to use while reading a textbook are ; read the title and sub- titles first, concentrate while reading, and taking your time.
There are other answers for these questions too but your answer should be similar to these.
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What is fiction?
Fiction can be based on real people, events, and time but the character and settings are invented.
What are some types of fiction?
Some types of fiction are plays, poetry, short stories, and novels.
What is reading power?
Reading power is a technique used while reading fiction to get a better understanding of the book.
Name and give a short definition of each type of reading power:
Visualizing- creating mental images from what you have read.
Questioning- asking question about a character or what has happened in the story.
Connecting- relating to something in your life, the world, or another book.
Inferring- finding the real meaning behind a text.
Transforming- to change your thoughts about something or someone because of the book.
Part 2: Reading Non-Fiction
What is Non-Fiction?
Non-Fiction is based on real people, events, and time.
What are some types of Non-Fiction?
Some types of non-fiction are expository: textbooks ,Narrative:true stories, and Persuasive: opinionated writing, news, and documentaries.
What should you look for when reading a textbook?
When reading a textbook you should look for the main idea, images, and definitions of important words.
What are some good techniques to use while reading a textbook?
Some good techniques to use while reading a textbook are ; read the title and sub- titles first, concentrate while reading, and taking your time.
There are other answers for these questions too but your answer should be similar to these.
How did you do? If you didn't do well then use the website to fix your mistakes.