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.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.6

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.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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

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.8.5

CCSS.W.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.2B

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.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.2B

CCSS.W.8.9A

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

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CCSS.RI.8.3

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.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.8

This category of informational texts expose the reader to facts:

• Persuasive Texts

• Literary Nonfiction

• Expository Texts

• Argumentative Texts

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CCSS.RI.8.2

Where would you find a caption?

• In a graph
• Next to a picture or diagram
• In a subheading
• In a hyperlink

draws readers attention to important terms or concepts 

• diagram
• bold face print/colored text
• glossar
• title