Understanding Central Ideas in Texts

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What is the central idea of a story?

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The main message or lesson of the story

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Which of the following is an example of an informational text? A fairy tale, A science textbook, A mystery novel, A comic book

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A science textbook

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What is the purpose of an informational text?

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To inform or teach the reader about a topic

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Which of the following is NOT a feature of informational text?

• Headings and subheadings
• A plot with a beginning, middle, and end
• Diagrams and charts
• Glossary and index

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A plot with a beginning, middle, and end

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Glossary

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A list of difficult words and their meanings

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The most important point the author wants to convey

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Tool used to find information quickly in a book: A bookmark, An index, A pencil, A ruler

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An index

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What is a diagram?

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A drawing that explains something

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

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To provide a title for a section

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Characteristic of a good informational text?

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It provides clear and accurate information