“The Fall of the Hindenburg” by Michael Morrison

“The Fall of the Hindenburg” by Michael Morrison
Model Selection: Nonfiction

Nonfiction deals with real people, animals, places, things, events, and ideas. It may
present facts or discuss ideas.
             A work of nonfiction is narrated from the point of view, or perspective, of the author. Often nonfiction reflects the historical context of its time by including references to current events, society, or culture. For example, an article about the American Revolution would contain social and cultural information about the East Coast of North America in the mid-1700s.

Works of nonfiction include biographies, autobiographies, memoirs, letters, journals, diaries, essays, articles, textbooks, and various documents, such as  application forms and instructions.

A. DIRECTIONS: Answer these questions about “The Fall of the Hindenburg.”

1. What real event does the article discuss?

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2. On what date, and in what location, did the event take place?

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3. List three facts that the author presents.

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4. What conclusions can you draw about the topic, based on your reading of the article?

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5. Give an example of a detail that sets a historical context for the article.

B. DIRECTIONS:

Authors have one or more purposes for writing a piece of nonfiction. For example, an author might write to explain how to do something, to tell the story of a person’s life, to inform readers about a topic, to persuade readers to share an opinion, or to share a personal experience. In your opinion, what was Michael Morrison’s purpose for writing “The Fall of the Hindenburg”? Support your answer by citing facts, reasons, and examples from the article. _____________________________________________________________________

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