Test Understanding Informational Texts

What is informational text primarily used for?

• To entertain readers

• To provide facts and explanations about a topic

• To tell a story

• To express personal opinions

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which of the following is considered a primary source?

• A textbook

• A website

• An interview

• An encyclopedia

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the main purpose of taking notes during research?

• To copy the text directly

• To paraphrase important points in your own words

• To summarize the text without understanding

• To make the research longer

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which keyword would you most likely find in a cause and effect text structure?

• Similarly

• Therefore

• Including

• First

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What does a table of contents in a book help you do?

• Find the main ideas

• Navigate to different sections easily

• Identify important terms

• Understand diagrams

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Which text structure explains similarities and differences?

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Sequence/Chronological

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the purpose of a glossary in a book?

• To list page numbers

• To provide a mini dictionary of important words

• To summarize the text

• To give credit to authors

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Which text feature helps explain what a picture or graphic is showing?

• Title

• Caption

• Heading

• Index

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Why is it important to cite sources in your research?

• To make the paper longer

• To give credit to the original source and avoid plagiarism

• To confuse the reader

• To include more words

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which keyword would indicate a problem and solution text structure?

• Similarly

• Because

• Issue

• First

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5