Informational Text Flashcard

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What is evidence?

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Details to support an argument.

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What are supporting ideas?

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Details that support the main idea, including facts, examples, reasons, anecdotes, and descriptions.

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What is compare/contrast text structure?

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A type of text structure that points out similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What does it mean to articulate?

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To express an idea clearly and effectively.

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What does it mean to summarize?

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To tell the most important details or events of a story or article in a shorter way.

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What are context clues?

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Hints or suggestions in the text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is a central idea?

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The main point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What is a text structure?

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The way information is organized in a text, such as cause/effect, problem/solution, or chronological order.

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What is an anecdote?

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A short, personal story used to illustrate a point or support an argument.

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What is a main idea?

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The primary concept or argument that the author is trying to communicate in a text.