Informational Texts

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What is evidence?

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Something that proves or demonstrates the truth of something else. Texts contain this to prove that the information provided is correct.

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What is pathos (emotional appeal)?

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A strategy that is used in argumentative / persuasive writing that identifies feelings / emotions of the audience targeted.

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What is a counter claim?

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A reasonable argument that opposes or disagrees with another claim. Strong examples of this will have reasons and evidence.

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What is chronological order text structure?

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The order in which a series of events happened. It'll be arranged from beginning to end.

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What are informational texts?

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Passages that explain or inform.

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What is a main idea?

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The central point or concept that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Information or examples that help to explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What is an author's purpose?

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The reason an author writes a text, such as to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of a text, usually found in the introduction.

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What is a summary?

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A brief statement that presents the main points of a text in a condensed form.