6th Grade Informational Text Review

Front

What is the purpose of descriptive writing?

Back

To provide details and descriptions about a person, place, thing, or event.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What does chronological order mean?

Back

It refers to the arrangement of events in the order they occurred.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What is a problem in a text?

Back

An issue or challenge that needs to be addressed or solved.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What are common phrases found in problem and solution writing?

Back

Words like 'difficulty is', 'challenge', or 'solve'.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What does compare and contrast writing focus on?

Back

It examines the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is a supporting detail?

Back

Information that helps to explain or elaborate on the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is the difference between fact and opinion?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

What is cause and effect writing?

Back

It explains the reasons why something happens (cause) and the results of that happening (effect).

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Front

What is the significance of an author's purpose?

Back

It helps readers understand why the author wrote the text, whether to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6