informational texts

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What is the author's purpose in a non-fiction book?

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To inform the reader.

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What is evidence in the context of informational texts?

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Facts and/or information (quotes, statistics, graphs, etc.) presented together as a body of support for a claim or value statement, stated clearly and directly.

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What point of view is used when the narrator refers to themselves as 'I' or 'we'?

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First Person.

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What is a glossary?

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A section in a book that helps you figure out the pronunciation of a word and defines key terms, generally found in the back of the book.

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion derived from logical reasoning following an investigation of available evidence.

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What is the main purpose of informational texts?

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To provide factual information and explanations about a specific topic.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary sources?

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Primary sources are original materials (like interviews or documents), while secondary sources analyze or interpret primary sources.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an informational text.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To give a brief statement of the main points of the text.

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What is a citation?

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A reference to a source of information used in a text.