
Informational Text Terms Prior Knowledge Quiz
Authored by Katelyn Ashmore
English
9th - 12th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Central Idea
The message or messages an author is trying to convey to the reader in an informational text.
When a writer or speaker exhibits a partiality for - or prejudice against - a person, a topic, or an idea.
The main character's inner thoughts.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Supporting Details
Topic sentence.
To condense a section of text or an entire text to its most important ideas and information; summarizing leads to analysis.
Information such as facts, definitions, or quotes that are used to explain, describe, develop, or emphasize a central idea within a text.
The order or structure of words and phrases within a sentence.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Central Idea
Logical and well-organized; able to talk or express yourself in a clear way that can be easily understood.
The message or messages an author is trying to convey to the reader in an informational text.
The foundation of an argument.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Implied Central Idea
A central idea that is implied by details and information but not directly stated in the text.
A central idea that is directly stated by the author of the text
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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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the central idea of the passage?
The central idea of the passage is that prisons need more money for Covid19 testing.
The central idea of the passage is that detainees are being tested and monitored for their safety and that of the community.
The central idea of the passage is that the rural community does not trust the detention center to keep them safe.
The central idea of the passage is that detention centers pose a risk to rural communities.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
a text that presents information in order to explain, clarify, and/or educate
thesis
informational text
newspaper
narrative text
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
important ideas throughout a work that support the central message, theme, tone, etc.
thesis
controlling idea
text structure
key ideas
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
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