Reading Informational Texts - Review

Front

What is the central idea of a nonfiction text?

Back

The focused idea of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

Front

What is the purpose of including supporting details in a nonfiction text?

Back

To provide evidence, clarify the main idea, and enhance understanding.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What text structure is used when presenting a problem and a solution?

Back

Problem and Solution.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

How can diagrams be used in nonfiction texts?

Back

To compare and contrast information, illustrate concepts, or provide visual support for the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

What is a supporting detail?

Back

A piece of information that helps to explain, clarify, or provide evidence for the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

Why is recycling considered important?

Back

Recycling helps conserve natural resources, reduces waste, and saves energy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

Front

What are common text structures found in informational texts?

Back

Chronological, cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem and solution, and descriptive.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

How do authors use examples in nonfiction texts?

Back

To illustrate a point, provide clarity, and support the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

Front

What role do transitions play in informational texts?

Back

Transitions help guide the reader through the text and clarify relationships between ideas.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

Front

What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?

Back

The main idea is the primary point of the text, while supporting details provide evidence and elaboration.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2