Informational Text Vocabulary

What does the term "implicit" mean in a text?

• Clearly stated and easy to understand

• Suggested but not directly expressed

• The main argument of the text

• The final summary of the text

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

How would you define "explicit" information in a text?

• Information that is hidden or implied

• Information that is clearly and directly stated

• Information that is not related to the main idea

• Information that is opinion-based

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Which text structure is used when the author explains the reasons something happens?

• Description

• Cause and effect

• Chronological order

• Compare and contrast

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

How do captions help a reader?

• They provide definitions for difficult words

• They give additional information about images

• They summarize the main idea of the text

• They introduce chapters in a book

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

What type of text is designed to inform the reader about a specific topic?

• Narrative text

• Persuasive text

• Informational text

• Fictional text

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

What is the function of headings in a text?

• To distract the reader from the main idea

• To provide additional images for understanding

• To organize the text into sections and indicate the main topics

• To summarize each paragraph

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

What does the term "text features" refer to?

• The plot of a story

• Elements such as headings, subheadings, and images that help organize and highlight information in the text

• The author's choice of words

• The length of the text

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following best describes supporting details?

• The main idea of the text

• Facts, examples, or descriptions that explain the main idea

• The author's perspective on an issue

• The introductory paragraph of the text

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the controlling idea of a text?

• The main message or point that the author wants to convey

• The details that support the main idea

• The author's opinion on a topic

• The conclusion of the text

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

What is the purpose of a sidebar in a text?

• To provide the main idea of the text

• To offer additional information or insights related to the main text

• To summarize the entire text

• To list references or sources