Informational Text

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What is the purpose of a historical text?

Back

A historical text provides information about what happens and why regarding a historical event.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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What type of text teaches the reader HOW to do something?

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Technical text.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

Front

Can you give an example of technical text?

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Instructions for how to play Twister.

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CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Front

What type of text informs the reader about key events from the past?

Back

Historical text.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What is an example of a scientific text?

Back

A magazine article about saving endangered species of tigers.

Front

What are the main characteristics of informational texts?

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Informational texts are designed to inform the reader about a specific topic, providing facts, explanations, and insights.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Front

What distinguishes technical texts from other types of informational texts?

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Technical texts focus on providing instructions or guidance on how to perform specific tasks.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Front

What is the role of a scientific text?

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A scientific text presents research findings, theories, and information related to scientific topics.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Front

How can historical texts contribute to our understanding of current events?

Back

Historical texts provide context and background that can help explain the origins and developments of current events.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What types of questions can be answered using informational texts?

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Informational texts can help answer questions about facts, processes, events, and concepts related to a specific topic.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5