Informational Text

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What is a supporting detail?

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A supporting detail is a specific fact that an author includes in a text to support the main idea.

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What is a text feature?

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A text feature is any additional element in a text that helps the reader understand the content better, such as headings, captions, or graphs.

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How would you define text structure?

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Text structure is the way a text is organized.

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What are text structures?

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Text structures are how informational text is written differently, including formats like cause and effect, problem and solution, or chronological order.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the main message that the author is trying to convey to his/her audience.

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What is the purpose of a heading in an informational text?

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A heading helps to organize the text and gives the reader an idea of what the section will be about.

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What is a fact in informational text?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false.

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What is an opinion in informational text?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof or certainty.

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What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?

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The main idea is the primary message of the text, while supporting details provide evidence or examples that reinforce the main idea.

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What is the role of illustrations in informational text?

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Illustrations help to clarify and enhance the understanding of the text by providing visual representation of the information.