Informational Text Analysis

What is the purpose of central idea in informational text?

• To summarize the text in a few words

• To inform the reader about the main concept or message of the text.

• To entertain the reader with fictional stories

• To persuade the reader to take a specific action based on the text

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CCSS.RI.7.2

How can you evaluate the evidence presented in informational text to support the central idea?

• By relying solely on the emotional appeal of the evidence

• By ignoring the evidence and focusing only on personal opinions

• By accepting the evidence without questioning its validity

• By examining the credibility, relevance, and logical reasoning of the evidence presented in the informational text.

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.8

What is the author's purpose for writing an informational text?

• To entertain

• To persuade

• To summarize

• To inform or educate

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CCSS.RI.7.6

How can you identify bias in informational text?

• By checking the font size and color

• By looking for loaded language, omission of relevant information, and one-sided arguments.

• By looking for the author's favorite color

• By counting the number of paragraphs

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.7.9

What inferences can be made from any informational text?

• Inferences can only be made by experts in the field

• The specific inferences would depend on the content of the informational text and the context in which it is presented.

• The inferences are always straightforward and obvious

• The inferences are always the same for everyone

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

Explain the process of identifying the central idea in an informational text.

• Identifying the main idea in an informational text is simply skimming through the text and guessing the main point

• The process of identifying the main idea in an informational text involves understanding the central topic and recognizing the supporting details that contribute to the main idea.

• The process of identifying the main idea in an informational text involves focusing only on the minor details

• Identifying the main idea in an informational text is about finding the most interesting part of the text

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CCSS.RI.7.2

Provide an example of evaluating evidence in an informational text to support the central idea.

• Ignoring the evidence presented in the text

• An example of evaluating evidence in an informational text to support the main idea could be analyzing a research study that provides data and findings to back up the central claim of the text.

• Summarizing the author's biography to prove the main idea

• Using personal opinions instead of evidence to support the main idea

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.9A

Discuss the different ways to analyze the author's purpose in an informational text.

• Analyzing the font and spacing used

• Examining the language and tone used, identifying the main idea and supporting details, considering the target audience, and evaluating the overall message or argument.

• Counting the number of pages in the text

• Considering the author's favorite color

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.6

Why is it important to understand bias in informational text?

• Bias in informational text has no impact on understanding the information

• It is important to understand bias in informational text in order to critically evaluate the information and make informed decisions.

• It is unnecessary to understand bias in informational text as it does not affect decision making

• Understanding bias in informational text is only important for entertainment purposes

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.8

How do you make inferences from an informational text?

• By relying solely on the opinions of others

• By not paying attention to the details and jumping to conclusions

• By analyzing the information provided, identifying key details, and using your own knowledge and reasoning to draw conclusions.

• By ignoring the information provided and making random guesses

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.2