Informational Text Review

Informational Text Review

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English

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an informational text?

Back

An informational text is a type of writing that provides factual information about a specific topic, aiming to inform or educate the reader.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to make an inference?

Back

To make an inference means to draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the author's point of view?

Back

The author's point of view is their perspective or opinion on a particular topic, which can be inferred from their writing.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'drawing a conclusion' involve?

Back

Drawing a conclusion involves synthesizing information from the text to understand the author's message or intent.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is textual evidence?

Back

Textual evidence refers to specific details or quotes from a text that support an argument or inference.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'out of fashion' mean in a text?

Back

'Out of fashion' means that something is no longer popular or widely accepted.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the Bronze Age in the context of Irish dwellings?

Back

The Bronze Age marks a period when circular houses, known as roundhouses, became the preferred design for dwellings in Ireland.

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