Informative Texts & Central Idea/Supports Quiz

Hey there! Mia, Grace, and Olivia are planning to write an article for their school's newsletter. They're debating the primary purpose of writing informative/explanatory texts. Can you help them decide?

• To persuade the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint

• To entertain the reader with fictional stories

• To examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information

• To describe a personal experience in detail

Answer explanation

The primary purpose of writing informative/explanatory texts is to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information.

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CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

Imagine you're a detective, like Liam, Benjamin, and Arjun, piecing together a mystery. When developing a topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, and concrete details, what's your main goal?

• To confuse the reader with complex jargon

• To provide clear and accurate information to the reader

• To persuade the reader to change their opinion

• To entertain the reader with imaginative details

Answer explanation

The main goal when developing a topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, and concrete details is to provide clear and accurate information to the reader.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Imagine Mason, Michael, and Mia are on a quest to build the ultimate guide to everything cool. What's their secret to organizing all that awesome info in their guide?

• Throwing all the information into a hat and picking it out randomly

• Using the fanciest, most complicated words they can find

• Arranging everything so it builds upon itself in a clear and coherent manner

• Obsessing over the tiniest details and forgetting about the big picture

Answer explanation

Organizing information logically in an informative/explanatory text means arranging it so it builds upon itself in a clear and coherent manner.

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CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Imagine Rohan, Liam, and Oliver are working on a group project about the solar system. They've gathered tons of cool facts and detailed explanations. Why is it important for them to include a concluding statement or section in their informative presentation?

• To introduce new ideas and concepts

• To summarize the main points and reinforce the importance of the topic

• To persuade the reader to take action

• To provide entertainment to the reader

Answer explanation

Including a concluding statement or section in an informative/explanatory text is important to summarize the main points and reinforce the importance of the topic.

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CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Imagine Aria and Elijah are on a treasure hunt in a vast library. To find the treasure, they need to identify the main idea of a mysterious paragraph they found. This skill helps them to:

• Focus on minor details

• Understand the author's personal opinions

• Grasp the overall message or point the author is making

• Skip reading the rest of the text

Answer explanation

Identifying the main idea of a paragraph helps the reader to grasp the overall message or point the author is making.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Imagine Aiden, Abigail, and Liam are having a lively debate about the importance of education. Amidst the discussion, which of the following would serve as a solid, supporting detail?

• A broad statement about the importance of education

• A personal anecdote from Liam, although it's unrelated to the topic

• A statistic about the number of graduates from high school each year

• A rhetorical question posed by Abigail about the future of technology

Answer explanation

The correct choice is a statistic about the number of graduates from high school each year because it provides specific data that supports the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

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Imagine Jackson, Anika, and Mia are on a treasure hunt in the world of ELAGSE8W2. They come across a mysterious scroll that says, "To find the treasure, you must analyze relevant content." What does this ancient scroll ask our heroes to do?

• To describe the content in great detail

• To examine the content carefully to understand its parts, how they relate to each other, and to the overall topic

• To express a personal opinion about the content

• To rewrite the content in one's own words without any analysis

Answer explanation

Analyzing relevant content in ELAGSE8W2 means examining the content carefully to understand its parts, how they relate to each other, and to the overall topic.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Imagine Grace, Charlotte, and Evelyn are on a treasure hunt in the world of writing! They've stumbled upon a mysterious door labeled 'Informative/Explanatory Texts'. To unlock it, they need to know: What magical role do transitions play here?

• They add complexity to the text, turning it into an unsolvable puzzle

• They are just ancient symbols with no specific purpose, but the grammar wizards demand them

• They act as magical keys that clarify the relationships between ideas and sections, guiding the reader through the text

• They are mischievous spirits that distract the reader with additional, unnecessary information

Answer explanation

Transitions help to clarify the relationships between ideas and sections of the text, making it easier for the reader to follow the flow of information.

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CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Imagine Michael and Arjun are working on a group project about the solar system. They decide to include well-chosen facts and concrete details in their presentation. Why is this decision important?

• It allows them to share personal opinions about space more effectively

• It makes their presentation longer and packed with details

• It supports the main idea, helping classmates understand and remember the wonders of the solar system

• It adds an entertainment factor, making their presentation a hit

Answer explanation

Choosing well-chosen facts and concrete details in an informative/explanatory text is important because it supports the main idea and helps the reader understand and remember the information.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Imagine David, Evelyn, and Mason are on a quest to write the most engaging informative text ever! What's the secret ingredient they need to focus on to ensure their text is a blockbuster hit?

• It ensures that the text is subjective and biased

• It helps to keep the reader's attention on unimportant details

• It contributes to a coherent, focused, and comprehensive exploration of the topic

• It allows the writer to include as many topics as possible in one text

Answer explanation

Selecting relevant content when writing informative/explanatory texts contributes to a coherent, focused, and comprehensive exploration of the topic.

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CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.5.5