informational texts

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What is the main purpose of a non-fiction book?

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To inform the reader about facts, events, or concepts.

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Define 'Central Idea' in an informational text.

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The unifying concept within an informational text to which other elements and ideas relate; it is what the text is mostly about.

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What is the purpose of a book of jokes?

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To entertain the reader.

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What point of view is used in the sentence: 'Kevin and Brandon went to a movie this weekend.'?

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3rd person.

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What text features can help identify the main idea of a text?

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Title, Headings, Pictures, and other visual elements.

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What is an informational text?

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A type of non-fiction text that provides factual information about a specific topic.

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What is the difference between 'inform' and 'persuade'?

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To inform means to provide information, while to persuade means to convince someone to adopt a certain viewpoint.

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What role do headings play in informational texts?

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Headings help organize content and guide the reader to the main ideas.

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What is a text feature?

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Elements such as headings, subheadings, captions, and images that help convey information in a text.

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Why is understanding the author's purpose important?

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It helps readers comprehend the text's intent and better understand the information presented.