Unit One Fiction and Nonfiction Prepared by Mrs. Crenshaw10/12/2015.

Unit OneUnit OneFiction and NonfictionFiction and Nonfiction

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Unit One

• Throughout this unit we will Throughout this unit we will be reading and analyzing be reading and analyzing works of fiction and non works of fiction and non

fiction . fiction .

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What do you think?

• How would you go about proving or disproving a statement of fact?

• What is the best way to find the What is the best way to find the truth?truth?

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• Big Question VocabularyBig Question Vocabulary

Awareness: n.Awareness: n.Knowledge gained from one’sperceptions or from information

Believable: adj.Believable: adj.Able to be believed; possibly true

Conclude: v.Conclude: v.Decide; reach a determination about truth

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Convince: v.Convince: v.Persuade; cause to accept a point of view

Debate: v.Debate: v.Argue in an attempt to convince

Evaluate: v.Evaluate: v.Judge or determine the significance of

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Evidence: n.Evidence: n.Proof in support of a claim or statement

Explain: v.Explain: v.Make plain or clear

Factual: adj.Factual: adj.Based on or limited to fact

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• Big Question VocabularyBig Question Vocabulary

Fiction: n.Fiction: n.Something invented or imagined

Insight: n.Insight: n.Ability to see the truth; an understanding

Perceive: v.Perceive: v.See; be aware of

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• Big Question VocabularyBig Question Vocabulary

Reality: n.Reality: n.A state of being real or true

Reveal: v.Reveal: v.Make known; show

Truth: n.Truth: n.What is the case

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What is the best way to find the truth?What is the best way to find the truth?

• Read introductory paragraph on page 21.1.Write what you know:Write what you know:

1.1. A historical eventA historical event2.2. A story from childhoodA story from childhood3.3. A scientific fact about spaceA scientific fact about space4.4. A list of physical features about spaceA list of physical features about space5.5. A memory of an exciting experienceA memory of an exciting experience

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What is the best way to find the truth?What is the best way to find the truth?

• Explain what you know:1.1.Complete the sentences…Complete the sentences…

1.1. From history, we can learn truths about _____.From history, we can learn truths about _____.2.2. Our experiences can help us find the truth by ____.Our experiences can help us find the truth by ____.3.3. In order to discover the truth, we must evaluate In order to discover the truth, we must evaluate

_____._____.4.4. When two people experience an experience When two people experience an experience

differently, it is important to debate what is true differently, it is important to debate what is true because ______.because ______.

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What is the best way to find the truth?What is the best way to find the truth?

• Tell what you think:Choose one or write your own…Choose one or write your own…The best way to find the truth is by considering The best way to find the truth is by considering

facts and evidence.facts and evidence.The best way to find the truth is by considering The best way to find the truth is by considering

what we perceive and believe.what we perceive and believe.The best way to find the truth is by considering The best way to find the truth is by considering

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Meet Richard PeckMeet Richard Peck

Author of The Three- Century Woman

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“I read because one life isn’t

enough, and in the page of a book I

can be anybody.”

Why does Richard Peck consider reading so important?

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Examples of Fictionand Nonfiction

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Elements of Fictionand Nonfiction

• FictionFiction– Characters– Plot– Setting– Narrator– Point of view

• First person• Third person

– Types of Fiction• Novels (subplots)• Novellas• Short Stories

• NonfictionNonfiction• Real People, events or ideas• Narrated from point of view,

perspective• Facts or discusses ideas• Historical Context

– Biographies– Autobiographies– Letters– Journals or diaries– Essays or articles– Informational texts

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The Three Century Woman

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A fictional story may sound like the truth if …

…It includes a lot of realistic details.

Listen…and follow along on page 9.

13:29

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The Fall of the Hindenburg

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In the Three-Century Woman, Great Grandma says “Truth’s stranger than fiction”. The

Crash of the Hindenburg is one of Great Grandmas strange

truths.

Listen…and follow along on page 19.

2:55

By: Michael Morrison

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