Informational Text Vocab Review

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What is the definition of controlling idea?

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The main point or underlying direction of a piece of writing.

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What is the definition of informational text?

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Text that presents information in order to inform or educate an audience.

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What does it mean to summarize?

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To reduce large sections of text to their essential points and main idea.

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What is credibility in the context of informational text?

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The quality of having reliable and trustworthy characteristics, influenced by an author’s expertise, unbiased reasoning, and accurate evidence.

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What is a text/print feature?

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Elements in a text that help convey information, such as headings, captions, and images.

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What is a primary source?

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A document or physical object created during the time under study, providing direct evidence.

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What is an organizational pattern in writing?

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The way or pattern in which an author organizes ideas within a text.

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What is the purpose of using reliable sources?

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To ensure the information presented is accurate and trustworthy.

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What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?

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A summary condenses the main ideas, while a paraphrase restates the text in different words without changing the meaning.

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What is the role of supporting details in a text?

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To provide evidence and examples that reinforce the main idea or argument.