Informational Texts

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What is author's purpose?

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Author's purpose is the primary reason for which an author is writing a text.

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What is the meaning of the "main idea?"

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The main idea is the main message that the author is trying to convey to his/her audience.

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Which "text structure" would be used if an author is wanting to describe a significant event and the consequences of that event? Options:

cause and effect

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problem and solution

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chronological order

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descriptive

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cause and effect

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What "text structure" would be best to use if an author wants to write about a specific topic giving details about that topic? Options:

compare and contrast

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problem and solution

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descriptive

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process

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descriptive

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What is a "supporting detail"?

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A supporting detail is a specific fact that an author includes in a text to support the main idea.

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Choose the correct organizational structure:

describes similarities or differences between objects, places or event

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Compare and Contrast

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This category of informational text provides evidence with the intent of influencing the reader:

Literary nonfiction

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Expository texts

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persuasive texts

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Instructional

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persuasive texts

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This category of informational texts expose the reader to facts:

Persuasive Texts

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Literary Nonfiction

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Expository Texts

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Argumentative Texts

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Expository Texts

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Where would you find a caption? Options: In a graph, Next to a picture or diagram, In a subheading, In a hyperlink

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Next to a picture or diagram

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What draws readers' attention to important terms or concepts? Options: diagram, bold face print/colored text, glossary, title

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bold face print/colored text