Identifying Informational Text Elements

What is the primary purpose of a thesis in an informational text?

• To provide a detailed description of a subject

• To present the main idea or central argument of the text

• To list all the supporting evidence

• To compare and contrast different ideas

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following statements best serves as supporting evidence (direct quote) in an informational text about the impact of social media on teenagers?

• "Social media platforms are known to impact the mental health of teenagers."

• "A 2019 study revealed that 50% of teens report feeling lonely after scrolling through Instagram."

• "The endless posts on social media cause everyone to feel inadequate."

• "Social media is dangerous and pointless."

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which text structure is characterized by examining similarities and differences between two ideas or subjects?

• Chronological Order

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In the context of informational texts, why is it important to understand the text structure?

• It helps in memorizing the facts presented in the text.

• It assists in navigating and understanding the information more clearly.

• It allows the reader to create their own thesis.

• It ensures that the reader agrees with the author's argument.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a thesis?

• Writing that presents information or ideas about real people, places, things, or events.

• The order or the pattern a writer uses to organize information.

• A statement that an author wants to discuss; the central idea or argument of an essay.

• A sentence that states what the rest of the article is about. Sentence is supported with details from the text. Texts may have more than one.