Informational Texts

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What is the author's purpose in writing an informational text?

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The author's purpose refers to the reason for writing, which can include to inform, explain, entertain, express, persuade, or describe a specific topic.

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What is a controlling idea in an informational text?

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The controlling idea is the author's main reason for writing about the topic, which guides all the information included in the text.

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Can facts be proven through testing, measurement, and observation?

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False. Facts can be proven through testing, measurement, and observation.

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What are some common organizational patterns used by authors?

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Common organizational patterns include cause and effect, problem and solution, compare and contrast, and chronological order.

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Is it true that an opinion cannot be proven but can be substantiated?

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True. An opinion cannot be proven as a fact, but it can be supported with evidence.

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What does it mean to substantiate an opinion?

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To substantiate an opinion means to provide evidence or reasoning to support it.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that cannot be proven.

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What is the significance of the topic sentence in an informational text?

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The topic sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph and sets the stage for the information that follows.

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What is the purpose of using organizational patterns in writing?

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Organizational patterns help to structure the text, making it easier for readers to understand and follow the author's ideas.

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What is an example of a cause and effect organizational pattern?

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An example of a cause and effect pattern is discussing how pollution (cause) leads to climate change (effect).