Informational Review

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a specific fact that an author includes in a text to support the main idea.

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What text structure is used to show the order of events?

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Order & sequence.

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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 text structure compares and contrasts two or more items?

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Compare and contrast.

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What type of text structure provides detailed information about a subject?

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Descriptive.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main points.

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What is the purpose of using transitions in writing?

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Transitions help to guide the reader through the text and show the relationship between ideas.

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What is a cause and effect text structure?

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A cause and effect text structure explains why something happened and the results of that event.