Tuesday, December 08, 2015

Intro to Nonfiction

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 GOAL: STUDENTS WILL BE INTRODUCED TO NONFICTION

 1. Nonfiction- Factual prose writing.  It is literature that is true.  It is based on facts- real people, actual places and true incidents
-Through nonfiction, the author communicates his/ her own opinion and reveals their personality
-An author of nonfiction usually writes for a very definite purpose and audience.
-The author's TONE usually indicates the purpose and audience in mind
-The title and style may reveal the author's purpose in a piece of nonfiction

2. EXPLORING ESSAYS AND SPEECHES


CHARACTERISTICS OF ESSAYS AND SPEECHES

Essays are short works of nonfiction. Their authors are usually named and are always real people. Speeches are nonfiction literary works that a speaker delivers to an audience.
  • An essay - In French essai means "an attempt."  An author always has a purpose in writing an essay;  he or she writes to communicate a particular idea or opinion on a particular topic. The Essay examines and discusses a topic, often presenting the writer’s personal viewpoints. Essays typically explore ideas and opinions.
    • The essayist uses facts, details, incidents, and reasons to develop that idea or support opinion
    • FORMAL ESSAYS- are serious and impersonal
    • INFORMAL ESSAYS- ARE MORE PERSONAL AND ENTERTAINING
  • A speech presents a topic and often marks a specific occasion. There are many types of speeches, ranging from informal talks to formal lectures.
Essays or speeches offer more than ideas and facts; they also express a writer’s style, tone, perspective, and purpose.
  • Style is the distinctive way in which an author uses language. Style reflects an author’s individuality and can be as unique as a fingerprint. Many factors contribute to an author’s style, including level of formality, use of figurative language, word choice, sentence patterns, and methods of organization.
  • Tone is the author’s attitude toward both the subject and the audience. When you listen to a speech, you can hear the speaker’s tone just as you do when you engage in conversations. Authors of written works convey tone through word choice and details. Tone is often described with a single adjective: formal, ironic, amused, angry, and so on.
  • Perspective is the viewpoint or opinion an author expresses. Bias occurs when the presentation of a viewpoint becomes so one-sided that a writer distorts facts or uses emotional language to unfairly influence the reader or listener.
  • Purpose is the author’s reason for writing or speaking. Common purposes include the following: to inform, to entertain, to persuade, to praise, to celebrate, to warn.

TYPES OF ESSAYS

Essays can be categorized by the mode of composition, or author’s purpose. 
  • A narrative essay tells the story of real events or an individual’s personal experiences.
  • A descriptive essay creates an impression about a person, an object, or an experience.
  • An expository essay provides information, explores ideas, or explains a process.
  • A persuasive essay attempts to convince readers to take a course of action or adopt the writer’s position on an issue.
  • A reflective essay conveys the writer’s thoughts and feelings about a personal experience or an idea.

TYPES OF SPEECHES

Speeches can be categorized by their levels of formality, which are determined by the speaker, occasion, and purpose. 
  • An address is a formal, prepared speech that is usually delivered by someone of importance.
  • A talk is an informal speech delivered in a conversational style.
  • An oration is an eloquent speech given on a formal occasion.
  • A lecture is a prepared speech that informs or instructs an audience.


NOTES:  TYPES OF NONFICTION  - see worksheet for more term
Check Your Understanding
Choose the letter of the answer that best matches each numbered item.
  1. a writer’s unique use of language
    1. descriptive
    2. style




  • unfair presentation of facts

    1. bias
    2. address




  • a history of World War II

    1. persuasive
    2. expository






  • the story of an athletic triumph

    1. expository
    2. narrative




  • playful, sarcastic

    1. tone
    2. perspective

      II. Students will review a PowerPoint and take notes
        11.B.2.2.1 Identify and interpret first and third person point of view
        1.1.B.2.2.2  Analyze the effectiveness of the author's use of point of view and purpose
        1.1.B.3.1.1 Analyze the use of facts and opinions n nonfictional text
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