STAAR Review Informational Texts

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What is text structure?

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Text structure is how the author organizes the text.

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What genre does informational text belong to?

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Informational text is a type of non-fiction.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a text feature that includes a list of bold print words along with their definitions.

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What is the author's purpose in informational text?

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The author's purpose is to inform, explain, or teach.

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Why is it important to study non-fiction text structure?

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It helps us understand that each passage is built differently to convey its point.

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What are text features?

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Text features are elements like headings, glossaries, and indexes that help organize and present information.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

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Fiction is made-up stories, while non-fiction is based on real events and facts.

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What is an index?

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An index is a list at the end of a book that helps locate information by page number.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief overview of the main points.