ELDA - CHARACTERISTICS OF INFORMATIONAL TEXTS - DOL
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English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 4 pts
What is the primary purpose of an informational text?
To entertain the reader.
To inform or explain a topic.
To tell a fictional story.
To persuade the reader to take action.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 3 pts
Which of the following is a key feature of an informational text?
It focuses on imaginary characters.
It uses factual information to explain a topic.
It emphasizes emotional storytelling.
It includes poetic devices.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 3 pts
How are headings used in informational texts?
To introduce new topics and organize information.
To provide entertainment for the reader.
To distract the reader from the main idea.
To conclude the text.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 3 pts
What is the purpose of a table of contents in an informational text?
To summarize the text's main ideas.
To provide a list of sources.
To organize the text’s chapters and sections for easy navigation.
To define key terms.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 3 pts
Which of the following is an example of an expository informational text?
A biography of a famous figure.
A how-to guide for building a website.
A fictional story about an inventor.
A poem about nature.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 3 pts
What is the purpose of captions in informational texts?
To provide additional information about images or diagrams.
To introduce new sections of the text.
To tell a story about the topic.
To summarize the entire text.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 3 pts
How does a compare and contrast structure work in informational text?
It tells events in the order they happened.
It presents similarities and differences between two or more topics.
It provides definitions of key terms.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
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