Informational Text Review

Which text structure best describes this paragraph? In many countries around the world people are unable to find clean water to drink. Clean water is necessary for a healthy life. One program called The Water Project is taking matters into their own hands by digging wells in Africa so that locals can have clean water. They know this will not fix the issue everywhere but it’s a step in the right direction.

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence or Chronological Order

• Cause and Effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which text structure best describes this paragraph? Theodor Seuss Geisel and Roald Dahl are two famous children’s authors. Both authors enjoyed writing fun and imaginative stories that have helped millions of children love to read. While these authors have much in common, such as their writing had been inspired by their childhoods, there are also many differences as well. One difference is that Roald Dahl was a British author who joined the Royal Air Force while Dr. Seuss was an American writer who went on to college.

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence or Chronological Order

• Cause and Effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which text structure best describes how this paragraph is written? Chocolate is a delicious treat enjoyed around the world. The chocolate making process contains many steps. First, the beans are harvested from the cacao trees. After that, they are set in the sun to dry and then roasted. It’s important that in the next step they shell the beans before they are ground into a liquid. Lastly, sugar and flavoring are added before they prepare it to be sold.

• Compare and Contrast

• Problem and Solution

• Sequence or Chronological Order

• Cause and Effect

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

If a text written to describe the way something looks, sounds, tastes, smells, or feels, what type of text structure is used?

• cause and effect

• problem and solution

• sequence

• description

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

What is a Claim?

• The new restaurant in tow

• The Thesis/Main Idea

• The other side's idea

• What I want to happen

What is a Counterclaim?

• The Thesis/Main Idea

• The reason for living

• The other side's idea

• A new kind of surfboard

What is relevant evidence?

• Facts, Statistics, Quotes, and Expert opinions the author uses to support their claim.

• Evidence that is not related to the topic.

• When reasons the author explains why the counterclaim is not as strong as the claim.

• A statement that can be argued.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

What does it mean to be credible?

• When the reader can be believe and trust the author.

• When the author states their main point.

• When the reader can understand the counterclaim.

• When the author shares personal stories to support their claim.

What is the central idea?
 There are many types of lethal venom in the animal kingdom, but perhaps no stranger carrier than the platypus. The platypus is one of few venomous mammals.  Males carry a venom cocktail in their ankle spurs that incapacitates victims with excruciating pain.  Stranger still, the platypus is the only mammal that uses electroreception.  What this means is that the platypus uses its bill to sense the electricity produced by the muscular movements of its prey.  The platypus neither sees, hears, nor smells its prey while hunting but, rather, pursues it through electroreception.  Perhaps most odd, the platypus is the only mammal that lays eggs rather than giving birth to live young.  The platypus is an odd creature indeed.  

• The platypus is an odd, poisonous creature.

• Platypus males have a poison ankle spur.

• Platypus can sense electricity

• None of these options

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

Depression is a common illness that is easy to treat. Unfortunately, many people don't take their symptoms seriously and don't talk to their doctors about their problems. They don't know that depression has a physical cause; it is not a sign of weakness or a mood that will just go away.

Which of the following details would best support the main idea of this passage?

• Jorge doesn't feel like himself anymore.

• Girls are more likely to suffer from depression than boys.

• Depression often runs in families.

• Many people try to hide their depression and avoid getting help.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.2