What is the purpose of Informative/Explanatory Texts?

• To entertain the reader

• To inform or explain a topic to the reader

• To persuade the reader

• To describe a character

Which strategy involves explaining the meaning of a term or concept?

• Classification

• Comparison/Contrast

• Definition

• Cause/Effect

What does the Classification strategy involve?

• Grouping items into categories based on shared characteristics

• Examining the similarities and differences between two or more items

• Explaining the reasons something happened and the results

• Arranging and presenting text, including headings, graphics, and multimedia

Which strategy involves examining the similarities and differences between two or more items?

• Cause/Effect

• Comparison/Contrast

• Definition

• Formatting

What does the Cause/Effect strategy explain?

• The meaning of a term or concept

• The similarities and differences between items

• The reasons something happened and the results

• The arrangement and presentation of text

What does Formatting involve?

• Grouping items into categories

• Examining similarities and differences

• Explaining the meaning of a term

• The arrangement and presentation of text, including headings, graphics, and multimedia

What is the purpose of Transitions in writing?

• To entertain the reader

• To help connect ideas and clarify relationships

• To explain the meaning of a term

• To group items into categories

What is Domain-Specific Vocabulary?

• Words and phrases that are specific to a particular field of study or topic

• Words and phrases that are used in everyday conversation

• Words and phrases that are used to entertain the reader

• Words and phrases that are used to persuade the reader

What is the tone of writing in a Formal Style?

• Casual and informal

• Entertaining and humorous

• Academic and professional

• Persuasive and convincing

What is a Concluding Statement?

• A sentence that introduces a new topic

• A sentence that wraps up the text and reinforces the main points

• A sentence that explains the meaning of a term

• A sentence that entertains the reader