FAST REVIEW: Reading informational text

Front

What is a claim in informational text?

Back

A statement of what the author says is true in a text, supported by reasons and evidence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

Front

What does the term perspective mean in reading?

Back

The author's attitude toward a subject or topic.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Front

What is inference in reading comprehension?

Back

Looking for clues in the text to understand deeper meanings.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What is a photo in the context of text features?

Back

A visual representation that helps illustrate the content of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

What is a glossary?

Back

A list of terms and their definitions found at the end of a book.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Front

What is an explicit statement?

Back

A clear and direct statement made by the author.

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What is the purpose of a graph in informational text?

Back

To visually represent data and help readers understand information quickly.

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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 does it mean to summarize a text?

Back

To give a brief statement of the main points of the text.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is a text feature?

Back

Elements such as headings, photos, graphs, and glossaries that help organize and present information.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5