Informational Text

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What is the MAIN IDEA of a text?

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The main idea is what the story is mostly about.

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Front

What can floods cause?

Back

Floods can cause a lot of damage.

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What type of information does nonfiction text provide?

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Nonfiction text provides facts about the topic.

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What subheading might you expect to find above a text about sea turtles' diet?

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What Do Sea Turtles Eat?

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Front

Why do authors use headings and subheadings in informational texts?

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To summarize the main idea of each section.

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Front

What is an informational text?

Back

An informational text is a type of writing that provides facts and information about a specific topic.

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Front

What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts or examples that help explain or support the main idea.

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Front

What is the purpose of an introduction in an informational text?

Back

The introduction provides an overview of the topic and grabs the reader's attention.

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Front

What is a conclusion in an informational text?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and may provide a final thought or call to action.

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Front

What is a fact?

Back

A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false.

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