Why do we study non-fiction text structure?

Each passage is built different in order to get its point across.

We try to understand the lesson the author has learned.

All stories have different characters and settings.

Choose the clue words that indicate chronological order.

first, next, finally, then, after

cause, effect, as a result of, because

problem, solution, promise, struggle

compare, contrast, similar, different

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way. Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short

They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?

What point is the author trying to make?

Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?

Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

Many people sleep later on the weekends.

Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.

Dark rooms are best for sleeping.

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe. What is the main idea?

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

It is also fun to look for shells.

Some people simply like to sunbathe.

Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better! What is the main idea?

There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

You should do good things for others.

It started when they got to the bears. Sekayi felt tired and her stomach hurt. She dragged herself over to see the elephants, which were eating from a stack of hay. Normally, the elephants were her favorite. Without much interest, Sekayi followed his classmates to the camels, which were busy swatting flies with their tails. Sekayi knew she should be having fun at the zoo, but she just felt terrible and all she wanted to do was lie down and rest. Even the lions and tigers did not interest her now. The Summary of this passage is:

Sekayi didn't enjoy the zoo because she felt really bad.

Sekayi's favorite animals were the elephants.

The camels were swatting flies with their tails.

Myesha watched the ants as they carried small crumbs down the trail to the anthill. She thinks ants are very hard working and industrious little creatures. They always seemed busy, and she never saw an ant just laying around doing nothing. They were carrying food, building tunnels, or defending the anthill. One thing you could say about ants is that they sure aren't lazy. The Summary of this passage is:

Some ants help take care of the queen.

Reading Informational Text

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English

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12th Grade

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CCSS

RI.11-12.5, RL.11-12.2, RI. 9-10.10

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When you read to gain information, look for the __________. That is the most important idea of a passage, or what the passage is mainly about.

summarizing

main idea

inference

supporting details

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Then look for __________ that support, or back up, the main idea.

details

main idea

inference

summarizing

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When you __________, you tell the key ideas and leave out the ideas that are not as important.

main idea

details

summarize

none of these

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

You will find chronological connections that show the __________, or order of events.

cause

effect

main idea

sequence

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A ___________ is the reason why something happens.

summary

cause

effect

inference

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

An __________ happens as a result.

summary

cause

effect

inference

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Writers do not always fill in every detail -- they expect the readers to apply their own ideas to help them understand a text. You often need to make _________ when you read.

summaries

main ideas

supporting details

inferences

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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Reading Informational Text

35 questions

When you read to gain information, look for the __________. That is the most important idea of a passage, or what the passage is mainly about.

Then look for __________ that support, or back up, the main idea.

When you __________, you tell the key ideas and leave out the ideas that are not as important.

You will find chronological connections that show the __________, or order of events.

A ___________ is the reason why something happens.

An __________ happens as a result.

Writers do not always fill in every detail -- they expect the readers to apply their own ideas to help them understand a text. You often need to make _________ when you read.

You can use __________ to figure out what a word means. Look at the words before and after the unfamiliar word.

When you _________, you find ways things are alike.

When you ___________, you find ways things are different.

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