Non-Fiction Writing

 Note Making and Author's Purpose:

M - main ideas - what is the text mostly about? Look for details and facts about the topic, the location and the time period.

U - uncover the purpose - why did the author write the text? What was his/her purpose?

S - structure - What was the text structure? Describe the article’s structure.

H - helps - List other features like the title, headings, and images help you know what’s important. For each feature explain what knowledge you gain from it.

Part 1: Teacher's Choice Article

• Drowning in Dishes Activity 
• Drowning in Dishes Paragraph
• Write your opinion of the main idea presented in the article.  
• Do you agree or disagree with the ideas presented in the article?  Why?  
• What alternatives would you suggest?

1. Minimum 250 words

2. Edit carefully

3. Include at least 5 of the difficult words you chose from your article

4. Be sure to include 2-3 quotes from the article to support your writing

Part 2: Student Choice Article

• Select two articles from the list provided in the Non-Fiction Articles activity and complete the 
• Vocabulary portion
• The Summary
• Craft an opinion paragraph for each
• Write your opinion of the main idea presented in the article.  
• Do you agree or disagree with the ideas presented in the article?  Why?  
• What alternatives would you suggest?

1. Minimum 250 words

2. Edit carefully

3. Include at least 5 of the difficult words you chose from your article

4. Be sure to include 2-3 quotes from the article to support your writing

Important - I Have Placed A Document called "5. Non-Fiction Summary & Writing" In Your English 20-2 Folder For You To Complete Your Work In.