Reading

Functional Text

Main Reasons for Functional

Follow directions

Gain information

Use references

Fill Out Forms

 

Students will need to be able to answer these questions when looking at Functional Text:

Functional Text

1.     How is the text organized?

2.     What is the purpose of the text?

3.     What are the graphic and text features?

4.     What is extraneous information?

5.     What information is missing?

6.     Any clarifying questions?

Drawing Conclusions

Genres
Legends
Fairy Tales
Tall Tales
Fantasy 
Fables

Greek Mythology

The Olympian Gods
Ancient Greek Gods 

Persuasive Techniques

Bandwagon
Repetition
Peer Pressure  
Testimonial  
Loaded Words  
Emotional Appeal