Analyzing Informational Texts

Which answer best describes an informational text?

• written text with the primary purpose of providing factual information

• written text intended to entertain a specific audience

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

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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

Informational texts may include fictional characters.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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The Food Group Pyramid tells how to eat healthy. It shows how food is divided into six groups. It is important to eat foods that belong to each group every day. The pyramid helps show how much of each you should eat.

The author wrote this paragraph mainly to -

• compare the different food groups in the Food Group Pyramid

• provide you information about the Food Group Pyramid

• persuade you to use the Food Group Pyramid to plan your meals

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.

What is the main idea?

• Soccer players learn how to dribble.

• They learn how to work together as teammates.

• Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Being a clown isn't all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform. When cowboys dismount or bulls buck them off, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention. In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider. Of course, this is a very dangerous thing to do. So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business.

What is the main idea?

• Sometimes clowns can mean serious bussiness.

• Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.

• A Rodeo bull's attention is easily caught by Rodeo clowns.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which detail does NOT support the following thesis?

The transit system should be cleaned at least 3 times a week in order to prevent diseases. 

• 1. Some say the transit system of New York is the largest in the world.

• 1. When interviewed, passengers claimed to never see janitors in the subway station at any time of the day. 

• 1. A study conducted by Time Magazine found that 90% of diseases could be prevented with thorough cleaning methods. 

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which detail does NOT support the following thesis?

Drake’s album For All The Dogs is predicted to sell 400,000 to 450,000 units which puts him at about half of what Taylor Swift sold during 1989’s first week of sales.  

• 1. Taylor Swift mentioned she was a big fan of Drake when asked about his new album “For All The Dogs.”

• 1. Taylor Swift’s album 1989 was released in all streaming platforms and was also featured in Time Magazine’s most anticipated albums list.

• 1. Drake was seen promoting his album on all his social media accounts.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which detail BEST supports the following thesis?

Although basketball is a growing sport, some say interest in football will grow by 65% in the next 5 years.

• 80% of football players find that eating before a game is not a smart choice.

• In 2021, 3 out of 5 students added a football class to their schedule.

• Basketball players tend to take the class at the end of the day.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.2