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Informational Texts
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.7.9
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct organizational structure:
describes similarities or differences between objects, places or event
Cause and Effect
Description
Chronological/Order and Sequence
Compare and Contrast
Problem and Solution
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This category of informational text provides evidence with the intent of influencing the reader:
Literary nonfiction
Expository texts
persuasive texts
Instructional
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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
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