Name: ___________________________________
Non-fiction Analysis Worksheet
Name of text: _____________________________________________
Type of text: ______________________________________________
Author: ____________________________________________________
What is the purpose of this text? (circle one)
persuade,
describe/explain, entertain
How do you know?
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What does the text
say…
Who?
What?
Why?
Where?
When?
How?
Style: A writer’s
style is closely tied to tone, the writer’s attitude toward the subject. It is
shown through his or her word choice. What adjective(s)
would you use to describe the writer’s style in this text?
______________________________ _____________________________
_____________________________
Text Structure:
Choose which text structure this text follows the best. Then pick a graphic
organizer from below to draw on a separate piece of paper and complete.
Sequence Compare-contrast Descriptive Problem-Solution Cause/effect
Consider the features above to complete the following sentences:
1. General conclusion: The selection is mainly about
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
2. Specific conclusion: The author uses
___________________________________________________ in order to (text
structure) ______________________________________________________________________________.
(purpose)
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