23.24 Summer Semester #2, Info Texts

Informational Text is...

• Nonfiction

• Fiction

• Dramatic

• Comedic

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Summary is...

• Coming up with your own explanations for unfamiliar ideas

• Understanding the texts you read

• Saying exactly what the text says

• Restating the main points and ideas of something

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What are supporting details/evidence?

• Guesses based on observations.

• Proof which supports a claim or idea.

• Deductions readers make based on the text.

• Inferences readers make based on the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What are some things you can do to help you analyze a text?

• Read the text closely

• Reread the text multiple times

• Annotate the text

• Attempt to summarize the text

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

What is text evidence?

• Writing that presents information or ideas about real people, places, things, or events.

• Facts, statistics, numerical data, quotations, specific examples, and expert opinions that support a claim.

• The order or the pattern a writer uses to organize information.

• A statement that an author wants to discuss; the main idea or argument of an essay or presentation.

• A sentence that states what the rest of the article is about. Sentence is supported with details from the text. Texts may have more than one.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is an informational text?

• Writing that presents information or ideas about real people, places, things, or events.

• Facts, statistics, numerical data, quotations, specific examples, and expert opinions that support a claim.

• The order or the pattern a writer uses to organize information.

• A statement that an author wants to discuss; the main idea or argument of an essay or presentation.

• A sentence that states what the rest of the article is about. Sentence is supported with details from the text. Texts may have more than one.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How can you find the main idea in an informational text?

• Analyze the title, headings, subheadings, first and last paragraphs, and repeated keywords or phrases.

• Focus only on the subheadings.

• Ignore the title and headings.

• Read only the first paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Why is it important to identify supporting details in an informational text?

• Supporting details in an informational text are irrelevant and can be ignored.

• Identifying supporting details in an informational text is a waste of time.

• Supporting details in an informational text only confuse the reader.

• Supporting details in an informational text provide evidence and examples that support the main idea or thesis of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What are some strategies for identifying supporting details in an informational text?

• Look for specific examples, facts, statistics, evidence, and transitional words or phrases.

• Skip over any unfamiliar words or terms

• Rely solely on personal opinions and experiences

• Read the text quickly without paying attention to details

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How can you summarize an informational text effectively?

• Focus on main ideas and key details, condense into a concise summary

• Focus only on minor details and ignore main ideas.

• Write a lengthy summary without omitting any information.

• Include every detail from the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2