The author uses this text feature to show

The proper steps in saving your cell phone when wet.

How to remove a SIM card from your phone

The dangers of swimming with your phone

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

What does this bulleted list tell you about the items on the list?

They are not in any particular order

They are in a specific order that must be followed.

They are items that are not very important.

They are items that can only be bought at one specific store

What purpose would this have in an article about tourism in Antarctica?

It helps readers visualize the changes in tourist numbers from 1992 until 2008

It helps tourists decide when to visit Antarctica

It gives reasons not to visit Antarctica in the winter.

It informs the reader of reasons to visit Antarctica.

Which is NOT a credible source?

A source that contains opinions

A source that is less than 5 years old

A source that can be backed by research data

What does the thesis statement tell the reader?

What will be discussed in the article and/or body paragraphs

How much information has been researched about the topic

the overall summary of the article

Which BEST describes an informational text?

gives details, examples, and facts

Analyzing Informational Texts

Quiz

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English

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7th - 8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RI.1.5, RI.5.5, RI.6.7

+14

Standards-aligned

Margaret Anderson

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17 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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

heading

caption

sidebar

graphic

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What text feature is used in the red boxes?

sidebar

column

white space

subheading

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

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

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

The purpose of the text feature below the photo is

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

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

What text feature is used in the red boxes?

What is the purpose of these subheadings?

The author uses this text feature to show

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

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

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