Analyzing Informational Texts

2. Why did the author choose to put “saliva” in bold text? 

• To make the paragraph attractive and easy to read. 
• Draw the reader’s attention to an important word
  
• Point out the main idea of the paragraph or section. 
• Help the reader visualize the information. 

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

The purpose of graphics (such as graphs, tables, pictures, or maps) is to 

• Help the reader visualize important information 
• Describe what is found in a photo or illustration 
• Separate text into sections based on main ideas 
• Show information that occurs in a certain order 

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

The purpose of the text feature below the photo is 

• to show the main idea of the article to the reader. 
• To convince the reader that snakes are dangerous 
• To provide an explanation of the photo
  
• To inform the reader about the history of snakes. 

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is the text feature indicated with the red box and arrow? 

• heading
• caption
• sidebar
• graphic

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is the author’s purpose for the text feature inside the red box?” 

• To show the main idea of the first paragraph. 
• To provide info not found in the text 
• To show the main idea of the article. 
• To establish where an event happens and how far away. 

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What text feature is used in the red boxes? 

• sidebar
• column
• white space
• subheading

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What is the purpose of these subheadings?

• To help the reader understand the author’s opinion 
• To help the reader visualize the information 
• To help the reader find the main ideas in each section
  
• To help the reader place events in order 

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

The author uses this text feature to show 

• How a cell phone can get wet. 
• How to remove a SIM card from your phone 
• The dangers of swimming with your phone 
• The proper steps in saving your cell phone when wet. 

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

This article is about the increase in students using the internet. What is the purpose of the text feature in the yellow box?

• To show the number of teens using the internet
  
• To persuade the reader to use the internet
  
• To add color and make the article pretty
  
• To persuade the reader to make a Facebook page 

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What text feature is used on the list to the left?

• numbered list
• white space
• captions
• bulleted list

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5