6th Grade Informational Text Review

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What is Cause & Effect in informational texts?

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Cause & Effect explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect). For example, climate change (cause) leads to a decrease in the Vancouver Island marmot population (effect).

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What does it mean to favor something?

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To favor something means to support or prefer it. For example, the author favors full-day kindergarten because it improves reading skills.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey. It summarizes the primary message of the text.

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What does it mean when an author has a viewpoint?

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An author's viewpoint is their opinion or perspective on a particular topic, which can influence how they present information.

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What is a misconception?

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A misconception is a mistaken belief or idea. For example, many people have the misconception that gorillas are aggressive.

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What is the purpose of a description text structure?

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Description text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, helping the reader visualize it.

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What is the difference between Compare & Contrast?

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Compare shows how two or more things are similar, while Contrast shows how they are different.

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What does 'allotted' mean?

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Allotted means to be given or assigned something, such as tickets or time.

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What is the significance of the author's tone?

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The author's tone reflects their attitude toward the subject, which can affect how the reader interprets the text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.