Weird Friends

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What is the purpose of informational text?

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To inform the reader.

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How can you tell if a story is informational?

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It gives you information about real animals.

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Why doesn't the forest mouse mind the beetles on its fur?

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They eat the fleas that infest the mouse's fur and house.

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Why do ostriches and zebras roam the savannah together?

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Together, nothing can sneak up on them.

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What text structure is used in a Problem and Solution format?

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It presents a problem and then explains a solution.

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What is an example of an informational text?

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A book about different types of animals.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To give information or knowledge about a topic.

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What is a characteristic of informational stories?

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They often include real photographs.

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What do beetles do for the forest mouse?

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They help by eating fleas.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The most important point or message the author wants to convey.