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 main idea of a text?

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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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What text structure is used to describe a significant event and its consequences?

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Cause and effect.

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What are Expository Texts?

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Expository texts are a category of informational texts that expose the reader to facts.

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Where would you typically find a caption?

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Next to a picture or diagram.

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What is the difference between author's purpose and main idea?

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Author's purpose refers to the reason for writing, while the main idea is the central message conveyed in the text.

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What are the common types of author's purpose?

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Common types include to inform, to persuade, to entertain, and to express.

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How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence or the sentence that summarizes the key point of the paragraph.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What is the significance of text structure in informational texts?

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Text structure helps organize information and guides the reader's understanding of the content.