Informational Text Terms Prior Knowledge Flashcard

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What is an informational text?

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A text that presents information in order to explain, clarify, and/or educate.

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What is the central idea of an informational text?

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The message or messages an author is trying to convey to the reader in an informational text.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To reduce large sections of text to their essential points and main idea, while attributing these ideas to the original source.

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What does the word 'bustling' most likely mean in the context of a busy city?

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Noisy and busy.

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What is perspective in writing?

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An author or speaker’s unique attitude toward a topic or perception of an issue or event.

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What is bias?

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When a writer or speaker exhibits a partiality for - or prejudice against - a person, a topic, or an idea.

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What is paraphrasing?

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To capture and convey the message of a text in one’s own words.

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What is the purpose of an informational text?

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To inform, explain, or educate the reader about a specific topic.

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What is a controlling idea?

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The main idea that governs the content of a text.

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What is the difference between fiction and informational text?

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Fiction is a narrative that is created from the imagination, while informational text presents factual information.