Informational Texts

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What genre is an informational text?

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Non-fiction

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Another name for the Controlling Idea of a text is…

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Main idea

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What is the main idea of the following text: 'Being a clown isn't all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform...'

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Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.

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What is the purpose of descriptive writing?

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To describe

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If someone wrote an article about how to meditate and why you should try it, what would we say is the author’s two-part purpose?

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Explain & persuade

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What is the main purpose of an informational text?

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To inform the reader about a specific topic.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To examine the text closely to understand its meaning and structure.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion in informational texts?

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

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What is a primary source?

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An original document or firsthand account of an event.