Elements of Informational Texts

What is the primary author's purpose for informational texts?

• To argue for a certain veiwpoint on an issue

• To persuade readers to take action

• To provide information (to inform) about a topic

• To entertain readers on a topic

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

List three characteristics of informtational texts

Answer explanation

- A clear thesis

- Relevant supporting evidence such as summaries, paraphrases, examples, and quotations

- Transitions that clarify relationships among ideas

- Elements of writer’s craft such as precise word choice (diction)

- Standard English conventions, including correct use of punctuation and capitalization

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A well organized text structure includes...

• An introduction with a clear thesis

• Logical organization within and across paragraphs

• A strong conclusion

• All of the answer choices are correct

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

________ is a feature that identifies cited details and gives basic bibliographic source information

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Numbered notes that add information, definitions, or commentary

Indicated by superscript numbers in the main text:

     Example¹ 

• Footnotes and Endnotes

• Annotaions

• Citations

• Print and Graphic Features

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

List five print and/or graphic features

Answer explanation

- photographs

- maps

- headings/subheadings

- bolded words

- charts

- graphs

- tables

- labels

- captions

- sidebar

- diagrams

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5