KC English 2 Informational Text Structure Flashcard

Front

What is an informational text structure that presents events or ideas in a specific order?

Back

chronological order

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is the primary purpose of an informational text?

Back

to highlight a central point or theme

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What type of informational text structure involves highlighting similarities and differences between two or more subjects? Options: sequence, cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution.

Back

compare and contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

Literary element that describes a clear and concise statement expressing the main point of an essay or article.

Back

thesis statement

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

Which kind of informational text structure focuses on providing a detailed description of a person, place, or thing?

Back

descriptive

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is the purpose of including relevant support and evidence in an informational text?

Back

To provide credibility and validity to the information and strengthen arguments.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What type of informational text structure involves organizing information based on the order of events or steps?

Back

chronological order

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

Terms used to describe evidence or examples supporting the main idea of an informational text: relevant supporting evidence, pertinent examples, supporting details. Which term does not belong?

Back

conclusions

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

Which text structure presents information by explaining how something leads to another? Options: Cause and Effect, Problem and Solution, Compare and Contrast, Chronological Order

Back

Cause and Effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What is the term that includes all details that support the main idea? These details can include: facts, examples, reasons, anecdotes (stories) and descriptions that expand on the main or central idea.

Back

supporting ideas

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2