ELA Test Prep Informational Text

Synonym for main idea

• summarize

• listing

• compare/contras

• central idea or key idea

The most important point the author makes about the topic. This can be found at the beginning, end of the passage or implied by the text.

• main idea

• chronological

• articulate

• text structure

Details that support the main idea. These can be facts, examples, reasons, anecdotes (stories) and descriptions that expand on the main or central idea.

• illustrate

• context clues

• listing

• supporting ideas

details to support an argument

• text structure

• context clues

• illustrate

• evidence

to retell

• recount

• illustrate

• annotate

• context clues

figure out, decide

• listing

• illustrate

• draw conclusion

• cause/effect

examine, determine

• articulate

• supporting details

• problem/solution

• analyze

express

• illustrate

• listing

• compare/contrast

• articulate

A shorter way to tell about a passage. To tell the most important details or events of a story or article.

• problem/solution

• title

• central idea and key idea

• summarize

How the writer organizes information.

• evidence

• supporting details

• listing

• text structure