Informational Texts

What is author's purpose?

• Author's purpose is what a specific text is about.

• Author's purpose is the primary reason for which an author is writing a text.

• Author's purpose is what the author is writing about.

• Author's purpose is how a text is organized.

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

How would you define "text structure?"

• Text structure is anything extra that has been added to a text that will help the reader better comprehend the text.

• Text structure is what a text is mainly about.

• Text structure is the way a text is organized.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following best describes the meaning of the "main idea?"

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

• The main idea includes all of the facts that are expressed within a text.

• The main idea is the reason why an author composes a specific text.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following could be considered a "text feature?" Check all that apply.

• Title

• Subheading

• Map

• Fact box

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is the purpose of including "text features" in an informational text? Check all that apply.

• Text features are included to help the reader better comprehend what the text is about.

• Text features are included to help the reader better visualize what the text is about.

• Text features are included to add color to a text.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which "text structure" would be used if an author is wanting to describe a significant event and the consequences of that event?

• cause and effect

• problem and solution

• chronological order

• descriptive

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What "text structure" would be best to use if an author wants to write about a specific topic giving details about that topic?

• compare and contrast

• problem and solution

• descriptive

• process

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What "text structure" would be most appropriate for an author wanting to give steps on how to do something?

• chronological order

• process or procedural

• cause and effect

• compare and contrast

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following best describes a "supporting detail?"

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

• A supporting detail is an author's opinion that is included within a text.

• A supporting detail is the main message that the author is trying to convey.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which answer best describes an informational text?

• written text with the primary purpose of providing information for a specific audience

• written text intended to entertain a specific audience

• written text with the purpose of explaining something that has occurred in history

• written text with the purpose persuading a specific audience to think a certain way

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5