Informational Text Vocabulary

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What is a statement of a writer's argument, position, or opinion?

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Claim

Front

What do we call a piece of information from a text that we use to support ideas, beliefs, opinions, or arguments?

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Text Evidence

Front

What is the subject matter of conversation or discussion?

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Topic

Front

What do we call the direct or exact words someone says or writes?

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Quotation

Front

What does it mean to tell or give someone facts or information?

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Inform

Front

What is the term for the main idea or argument presented in a text?

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Thesis

Front

What do we call the reasons or facts that support a claim?

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Evidence

Front

What is the term for hints or clues in a text that help readers understand the meaning?

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Context Clues

Front

What is the act of convincing someone to believe or do something?

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Persuade

Front

What do we call a brief summary of the main points of a text?

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Abstract