Informational Text Structure

What is the main purpose of a compare and contrast informational text structure?

• To persuade the reader to take a specific action

• To summarize the main points of a text

• To highlight similarities and differences between subjects

• To provide a chronological sequence of events

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Explain the cause and effect relationship in the following scenario: A student studies hard and gets good grades.

• Not studying at all leads to good grades.

• Studying hard leads to bad grades.

• Studying hard leads to good grades.

• Good grades lead to studying hard.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

Arrange the following events in the correct sequence: 1. The alarm clock rings. 2. The student wakes up. 3. The student brushes teeth. 4. The student eats breakfast.

• 3, 2, 1, 4

• 4, 3, 2, 1

• 2, 1, 3, 4

• 1, 2, 3, 4

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

Identify the problem presented in the text: 'The city is facing a shortage of clean drinking water.'

• Shortage of clean drinking water

• Excess of clean drinking water

• Overpopulation in the city

• Lack of entertainment options

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

Provide a detailed description of the main character in the story.

• The main character is a talking cat named Whiskers who wears a top hat and monocle.

• The main character is a robot named X-23 with metallic limbs and glowing red eyes.

• The main character is a middle-aged man named Bob with short black hair and blue eyes.

• The main character in the story is a young woman named Alice. She has long blonde hair, green eyes, and a freckled face. Alice is curious, adventurous, and kind-hearted. Her main motivation is to explore the magical world she stumbles upon and find her way back home. Throughout the story, Alice encounters various fantastical creatures and overcomes challenges, showcasing her bravery and resilience.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the main idea of the passage about climate change?

• Impact of human activities on the Earth's climate system

• History of climate change research

• Effects of climate change on wildlife

• Benefits of climate change for agriculture

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does a cause and effect structure help readers understand relationships in a text?

• It shows the connection between events or actions and their outcomes.

• It hides the relationship between events or actions.

• It adds unnecessary complexity to the text.

• It confuses readers by presenting unrelated events as connected.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

List the steps involved in solving the problem of pollution in a city.

• Encourage more people to use cars

• Plant more trees in the ocean

• Ignore the issue and hope it goes away on its own

• List the steps involved in solving the problem of pollution in a city.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

Describe the setting of the story in detail.

• The story is set in a bustling city in the 1800s, during the winter. The city is filled with skyscrapers and modern technology.

• The setting of the story is a remote island in the future, where advanced robots roam the streets and control the environment.

• The story takes place in outer space on a distant planet, where aliens and humans coexist peacefully in a futuristic society.

• The setting of the story is a small town in the 1950s, during the summer. The town is characterized by its quaint streets lined with old-fashioned houses and shops. The atmosphere is nostalgic and peaceful, with children playing outside and neighbors chatting on porches.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why is it important for readers to identify the main idea of a text?

• Identifying the main idea of a text is important for readers because it helps them understand the central theme or message of the text.

• The main idea of a text is always obvious and does not require identification.

• Readers should focus on minor details instead of the main idea of a text.

• Identifying the main idea of a text is irrelevant and a waste of time for readers.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2